soren aabye kierkegaard
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Definition
Proper noun: * Søren Aabye Kierkegaard: A 19th-century Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, and social critic. He is widely regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. His work focuses on individual human experience, choice, commitment, faith, and the subjective relationship with truth, often in contrast to systematic philosophy and established religion.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The writings of Søren Aabye Kierkegaard heavily influenced 20th-century existentialist thought.
- In his book "Fear and Trembling," Søren Kierkegaard examines the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.
- Many scholars study Kierkegaard's concept of "the leap of faith."
Advanced Usage
- "Kierkegaardian" (adjective): Of or relating to the ideas, themes, or style of Søren Kierkegaard.
- The novel explores Kierkegaardian themes of anxiety and despair.
- Often referred to mononymously as "Kierkegaard" in philosophical discourse.
- The philosopher contrasted Hegel's system with Kierkegaard's focus on the individual.
Variants and Related Words
- Existentialism (n): A philosophical movement emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, for which Kierkegaard is considered a foundational figure.
- Subjectivity (n): A central concept in Kierkegaard's thought, referring to personal, inward truth as opposed to objective, factual truth.
Synonyms
- The Philosopher of Despair (a common epithet)
- The Father of Existentialism
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Leap of faith": A phrase popularized by Kierkegaard, meaning a belief in or commitment to something without, or beyond, empirical evidence or rational justification.
- Accepting the proposal required a complete leap of faith.
- "The crowd is untruth": A Kierkegaardian concept asserting that truth and authenticity are found in the single individual, not in the anonymous collective or public opinion.
Noun
- Danish philosopher who is generally considered. along with Nietzsche, to be a founder of existentialism (1813-1855)