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Zusatztext "This handily compact treasury of assorted thoughts, observations, and insights bursts with Kierkegaard's characteristically infectious urgency, wit, and lapidary penetration. The volume gathers some 800 thematically organized passages—generally no longer than a few sentences—drawn from the sweeping range of this influential 19th-century Danish existentialist philosopher and theologian's published discourses, polemical tracts, books, pseudonymous works, journals, and notebooks." Informationen zum Autor Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and writer who is often considered the father of existentialism. His best-known books include Either/Or , Fear and Trembling , The Sickness Unto Death , and The Concept of Anxiety . Gordon Marino is professor of philosophy at St. Olaf College. His books include The Existentialist’s Survival Guide and Kierkegaard in the Present Age . Klappentext " The Quotable Kierkegaard serves equally well as an introduction or a reference book. There is no better way to sample the unique flavor of Kierkegaard's thought. And if you ever need a quotation for a speech or a sermon, for an epigraph or an epitaph, for a dedication or a denunciation, you're sure to find a striking one here." --David Lodge, author of Small World , Therapy , and other novels "[A] collection of awesome quotes from that great Danish philosopher." --Mike Tyson "This book is the best of two worlds: a rich collection of quotations from Kierkegaard that also provides a quick introduction to the central core of his thinking." --Alastair Hannay, author of Kierkegaard: A Biography "This admirable selection of quotations from the eminently quotable Kierkegaard is a fine introduction to the breadth and variety of his thought." --Bruce H. Kirmmse, general editor of Kierkegaard's Journals and Notebooks "The Quotable Kierkegaard serves equally well as an introduction or a reference book. There is no better way to sample the unique flavor of Kierkegaard's thought. And if you ever need a quotation for a speech or a sermon, for an epigraph or an epitaph, for a dedication or a denunciation, you're sure to find a striking one here."--David Lodge, author of Small World, Therapy, and other novels Zusammenfassung The father of existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a philosopher who could write like an angel. Drawing from the authoritative Princeton editions of Kierkegaard's writings, this book presents a selection of his wit and wisdom, as well as a stimulating introduction to his life and work. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Kierkegaard's Biography xlv Sources and Abbreviations lvii Chronology lxi Autobiographical 1 Observations 18 Anxiety 65 Depression/Melancholy 69 Self/Spirit 73 Despair 83 Freedom 89 Possibility 92 Choice/Decision 94 The Ethical 97 Deception/Self-Deception 101 Guilt 104 Envy 106 The Poet 109 Erotic Love 111 Silence 113 Authority 117 Genius 119 Writing/Communication 121 The Press 124 Science 126 Philosophy 128 Existence 133 The Absurd 135 Paradox 137 The Understanding/Reason/Knowledge 139 Truth 143 Time 147 Eternal 149 Death 151 Immortality 155 Repetition 156 Busyness 157 The Individual 159 Laughter/Humor/The Comic 161 The Tragic 163 Irony 164 God 167 Faith 176 Passion 183 Prayer 184 Earnestness/Seriousness 186 Sin 190 Demonic 192 Repentance/Forgiveness 194 Christ 197 Love 199 Suffering 207 Neighbor 208 Christianity 210 Bibliography 219 Index 221 ...
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Søren Kierkegaard Edited by Gordon Marino
