Selections from the writings of kierkegaard by soren kierkegaard. This time i want to explore more deeply my thoughts, question and understand more of this densely packed work. Works of love is argumentdriven and therefore fits well into our modern day backandforth between secular and religious perspectives. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kier. What is the best book to read first by kierkegaard. Works of love is a searching exploration of the distinctive and demanding character of christian love.
Kierkegaard emphasizes the works of love for at least two reasons. He studied theology at the university of copenhagen, completing a masters thesis in 1841 on the topic of irony in socrates. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through. In this chapter kierkegaard also introduces the element of purity, as if to recall the former work. It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at all, or loved well.
Soren kierkegaard 181855 lived in copenhagen, denmark. Works of love works of love by soren kierkegaard available from rakuten kobo. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms and. Kierkegaard s writings download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. I get asked this question a lot by my students, and although it seems like a fairly straightforward question to answer, its not, because of how kierkegaard wrote. While scientists can learn about the world by observation, kierkegaard emphatically denied that observation could reveal the inner workings of the world of the spirit. It is one of the works which he published under his own name, as opposed to his more famous pseudonymous works. This is a recording of a few quotes from kierkegaards book works of love and point of view of my work as an author that were translated by david f. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms and sources of love. Like all philosophical texts they are usually extremely difficult to read, for me anyway haha. Soren kierkegaard said, god is not like a king in a predicament, who says to the highly. Publication date 1964 topics spiritual life publisher harper.
Drawn from the volumes of princetons authoritative kierkegaards writings series by editors howard and edna hong, the selections represent every major aspect of kierkegaards extraordinary career. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his earlyeitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. A collection of books and writings by soren kierkegaard. I was introduced to kierkegaard through the sickness unto death, and after that i read works of love.
Click download or read online button to get kierkegaard fear and trembling book now. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Works of love by soren kierkegaard, paperback barnes. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. I have read this book twice already over the last 10 years and have been mesmerised by its content. Some of kierkegaards key ideas include the concept of subjective and objective truths, the knight of faith, the recollection and repetition dichotomy, angst, the infinite. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. Works of love can be compared to purity of heart is to will one thing in its emphasis on the ethical aspects of christianity. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions. Love itself is a hidden in the lives and actions of individuals, and therefore much of our rhetoric about love is superficial and selfish. Eitheror ebook epub electronic book eitheror by sren kierkegaard for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers eitheror by sr. I have been reading some of his books as they were written, in danish, and i can imagine that translators must have had a hard job. Death, dying, and reason in pascal and kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard fear and trembling download ebook pdf, epub. I managed to finish works of love in 2 weeks, it wasnt too difficult to take in unlike some of his other works. In works of love, soren kierkegaard professes that christian love is the. A fragment of his work, on the dedication to that single individual, has made it to the public domain. Works of love is the first book ive actually completed reading from kierkegaard. Love is not freely available to a believer, that is, freedom is not sufficient. Soren kierkegaard works of love free ebook download as pdf file. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. Soren kierkegaard was the first existentialist philosopher, sharp and clear, ironic and down to earth at the same time. First, love is indescribable, since god is love and god is unfathomable. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kierkegaards writings, xvi. His books include works of love and spiritual writings translated and edited by george pattison.
Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by pdf god, overlooked among the household of. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Soren kierkegaard ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Objects of love, works of love, the museum of copenhagen applies its participatory and interactive working methods to a very traditional, but precious. One of soren kierkegaard s most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. Soren kierkegaards works of love 1847, a series of deliberations on the commandment to love ones neighbor, has often been condemned by critics. Stages on lifes way concluding unscientific postscript the present age edifying discourses in various spirits works of love the point of view for my work as an author the sickness unto death training in christianity two discourses at the communion on. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Works of love goes on to develop other ideas about love. Works of love not only serves as an excellent place to begin exploring the writings of kierkegaard, but also rewards many rereadings. The writings listed here represent books about soren kierkegaard.
Written to be read aloud, the book conveys a keenness of thought and an insightful, poetic imagination that make such an attentive approach richly rewarding. Kierkegaard deals with selflove and its inherent problems, the categorical imperative and the you shall love command, the problem with preferential love such as erotic love and friendship, the importance in distinguishing between true others and the otherself, etc. Click download or read online button to get soren kierkegaard book now. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Works of love, soren kierkegaard 1847 quotes youtube. Born in copenhagen, denmark, soren kierkegaard was the son of a wealthy middleclass merchant. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of loves character as. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. He lived all his life on his inheritance, using it to finance his literary career. Click download or read online button to get kierkegaard s writings book now. This article discussed the use of the bible in loves hidden life and its recognizability by its fruits, which is the first reflection of soren kierkegaards book, works. If it were not a duty to love, then there would be no concept of neighbour at all.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essential kierkegaard. Love as feeling and mood is distinguished from works of love, love of the lovable from love of the unlovely. The numerous types and circumstances of love are a regular theme for kierkegaard, beginning collectively together with his early eachor, by means of the diary of the seducer and determine williams eulogy on married love, to his remaining work, on the changelessness of gods love. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of. Having studied latin, history, and theology, he was unhappy with the career paths for any of these pursuits.