Kierkegaard

This a clear and concise introduction to Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Michael Watts uses Kierkegaard´s own writings to introduce his theories about living a truthfu; and spiritual life, while explaining the enormous influence of the philosopher´s personal life on his work and beliefs. As the founder of 20th century existentialism, and the first philosopher to define the idea of angst, Kierkegaard´s profound influence on modern life is clearly defined in accessible terms in this guide for students and general readers.
Contents: The life and times of Soren Kierkegaard; how to read Kierkegaard - irony, parable and other indirect communication; objective and subjective truth and faith; the key themes of Kierkegaard´s classic work "Fear and Trembling"; Kierkegaard´s attack on Hegel´s systematic philosophy; Kierkegaard´s attack on "Counterfeit Christianity"; the concept of anxiety; despair - the fatal sickness; the three spheres of human existence (aesthetic/ethical/religious); death.