Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction By Patrick Gardiner (Paperback,
2010)

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Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) one of the most original thinkers of the nineteenth century wrote widely on religious psychological & literary themes This book shows how Kierkegaard developed his views in emphatic opposition to prevailing opinions It describes his reaction to the ethical & religious theories of Kant & Hegel & it also contrasts his position with doctrines advanced by men like Feuerbach & Marx Kierkegaard&s seminal diagnosis of the human condition which emphasizes the significance of individual choice has arguably been his most striking philosophical legacy particularly for the growth of existentialism Boththat & his arresting but paradoxical conception of religious belief are critically discussed & Patrick Gardiner concludes this lucid introduction by showing how Kierkegaard has influenced contemporary thought ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable