Repetition 1843, for instance, is haunted throughout by the specter of regine olsen. He was extremely critical of the practice of christianity as a state religion, primarily that of the church of denmark. Click download or read online button to get soren kierkegaard book now. He studied theology at the university of copenhagen, completing a masters thesis in 1841 on the topic of irony in socrates. 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. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reading kierkegaard s work, its hard not to see an ongoing scrutiny of this mistake. Works of love by soren kierkegaard, paperback barnes. One of kierkegaards central writings, works of love is a profound and indispensable examination of the human heart. Later, in the same book, kierkegaard deals with the question of sin and forgiveness. 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. Love itself is a hidden in the lives and actions of individuals, and therefore much of our rhetoric about love. In the nonpseudonymous the point of view of my work as an author, he explained that the pseudonymous works are written from perspectives which are not his own.
It is one of the works which he published under his own name. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the. Works of love kjerlighedens gjerninger external links full texts. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of love s character as both hidden and yet bearing fruit in works of love.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kierkegaard s writings, xvi, volume 16. Works of love can be compared to purity of heart is to will one thing in its emphasis on the ethical aspects of christianity. Kierkegaard, soren, swenson, lillian, swenson, david. 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 r. 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. He lived all his life on his inheritance, using it to finance his literary career.
Born in copenhagen, denmark, soren kierkegaard was the son of a wealthy middleclass merchant. Synopsis 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. April 9, 2016 april 9, 2016 brendan quinn leave a comment. Drawn from the volumes of princetons authoritative kierkegaard s writings series by editors howard and edna hong, the selections represent every major aspect of kierkegaard s extraordinary career.
Soren kierkegaard download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Kierkegaards writings, xvi, volume 16 princeton university press. Works of love deals primarily with the christian conception of agape love in contrast with erotic love or preferential love given to friends and family. Works of love pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. If youre looking for a free download links of kierkegaard s writings, xvi. In this chapter kierkegaard also introduces the element of purity, as if to recall the former work. Kjerlighedens gjerninger is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847. Click download or read online button to get loving soren book now. The second part containing 10 chapters works of love serves as a thoughtful analysis on love and how love cultivates meaningful relationships with god, one another, and ourselves. It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at all, or loved well. It is one of the works which he published under his own name, as opposed to his more famous pseudonymous works.
Selections from the writings of kierkegaard by soren kierkegaard. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kierkegaard s writings, xvi, volume 16. During the 1890s, japanese philosophers began disseminating the works of kierkegaard, from the danish thinkers. Works of love not only serves as an excellent place to begin exploring the writings of kierkegaard, but also rewards many rereadings.
Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms and. Soren kierkegaard, works of love, hong translation p. Love itself is a hidden in the lives and actions of individuals, and therefore much of our rhetoric about love is superficial and selfish. 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. These are the first translations to convey the literary quality and philosophical precision of the originals.
Soren kierkegaard ebooks read ebooks online free ebooks. Publication date 1949 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. We live forward, we understand backward, said a danish writer. Philosophy philosophy, soren kierkegaard, works of love introduction.
Selections from the writings of kierkegaard by soren. These two complementary works give the reader a unique insight into the breadth and substance of kierkegaard s thought. Works of love kindle edition by kierkegaard, soren, hong, howard v. But love is not a beingforitself quality but a quality by which or in which you are for others. 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. Loving soren download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This work is marked by kierkegaard s socratic awareness of the reader, both as the center of awakened. Love as feeling and mood is distinguished from works of love, love of the lovable from love of the unlovely, preferential love from love as the royal law, love as mutual egotism from triangular love, and erotic love from selfgiving love. Works of love works of love by soren kierkegaard available from rakuten kobo. Many of kierkegaard s earlier writings from 1843 to 1846 were written pseudonymously.
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