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Tag Archives: kierkegaard
Søren Kierkegaard and the Corsair Affair: Public Shaming and the Assertion of the Individual
The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s trial by public opinion unfolded due to an ongoing campaign of character assassination on behalf of the satirical magazine the Corsair. Founded in 1840 by novelist Aron Goldschmidt, the Corsair had earned a reputation as being … Continue reading
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Tagged christianity, hegelianism, individualism, individuality, kierkegaard, media, philohopy, publicshaming, sorenkierkegaard
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On Becoming Who One Is
In 1971 the Who’s Pete Townshend wrote the following lyrics: ‘Please don’t say that you know me Cause I don’t even know myself.’ Known for his turbulent and often troubled life, Townshend’s angst and confusion reflect the difficult journey many … Continue reading
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Tagged augustine, christ, existentialism, faith, god, kierkegaard, life, nietzsche, redemption, sin, theology
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Søren Kierkegaard’s Existential Hermeneutics
Introduction Although widely recognised for his contribution to the fields of Western philosophy and psychology, Denmark’s Søren Kierkegaard was first and foremost a religious author. In this simple truth lies the key to unlocking the underlying convictions of Kierkegaard’s vast corpus. … Continue reading
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Aphorisms and Reflections #2
I. I consider it safe to conclude that in the present age humanity can be divided into two distinct groups: those who are willing to be exploited by a reality TV show, and those who are genuinely alive. II. One … Continue reading
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Tagged aphorisms, creationism, kierkegaard, kurtvonnegut, literature, philosophy, theology
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Nihilisms New God
I. The meta-narrative of contemporary Western culture is nihilism, and its maxim is this: we come from nothing and are heading towards oblivion. This truism is evident when one reflects on what we pursue as objects of ultimate value. … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, emanueleseverino, evolution, existentialism, god, huxley, internet, kierkegaard, nietzsche, nihilism, philosophy, science, socialmedia, technology, utopia
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