C. Stephen Evans provides a clear readable introduction to Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) as a philosopher & thinker. His 2009 book is organised around Kierkegaard's concept of the three 'stages' or 'spheres' of human existence which provide both a developmental account of the human self & an understanding of three rival views of human life & its meaning. Evans also discusses such important Kierkegaardian concepts as 'indirect communication' 'truth as subjectivity' & the Incarnation understood as 'the Absolute Paradox'. Although his discussion emphasises the importance of Christianity for understanding Kierkgaard it shows him to be a writer of great interest to a secular as well as a religious audience. Evans' book brings Kierkegaard into conversation with western philosophers past & present presenting him as one who gives powerful answers to the questions which philosophers ask.