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Søren Kierkegaard (book)
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard ( , ; ; 5 May 1813 – 11 November 1855) was a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical texts on organized religion, Christianity, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of religion, displaying a fondness for metaphor, irony, and parables. Much of his philosophical work deals with the issues of how one lives as a "single individual", giving priority to concrete human reality over abstract thinking and highlighting the importance of personal choice and commitment. Kierkegaard's theological work focuses on Christian ethics, the institution of the Church, the differences between purely objective proofs of Christianity, the infinite qualitative distinction between man and God, and the individual's subjective relationship to the God-Man Jesus Christ, which came through faith. Much of his work deals with Christian love. He was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niels Christian Kierkegaard
Niels Christian Kierkegaard (24 September 1806 – 14 August 1882) was a Danish draftsman and lithographer. Biography Kierkegaard was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the son of Anders Andersen Kierkegaard and Karen Jørgensen and was a second cousin of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1821 through 1832. In 1827 he was a student of Johan Ludwig Lund (1777–1867) and Heinrich Buntzen (1803–1892). Kierkegaard was employed as a drawing teacher at the Royal Academy and at private schools during the years 1833–1861. He exhibited some of his works at the Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition The Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition (''Charlottenborg Forårsudstilling'') is an annual art exhibition in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. The event is held at the Charlottenborg Exhibition Building (''Kunsthal Charlottenborg''). Kunsthal Cha ... in 1830–1832, 1834 and 1841. After that he focused on his teaching and less on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
