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Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher and theologian, often considered the father of existentialism. He is best known for his works "Either/Or" (1843) and "Fear and Trembling" (1843), which explore complex themes of individuality, faith, and choice. Kierkegaard's critique of Hegelianism and his emphasis on subjective truth distinguished his philosophical approach. more Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher and theologian, often considered the father of existentialism. He is best known for his works "Either/Or" (1843) and "Fear and Trembling" (1843), which explore complex themes of individuality, faith, and choice. Kierkegaard's critique of Hegelianism and his emphasis on subjective truth distinguished his philosophical approach. In 1849, he published "The Sickness Unto Death," where he delved into the human condition and the concept of despair. His pseudonymous writing style, using characters like Johannes de Silentio and Anti-Climacus, allowed him to explore different perspectives and ideas. Kierkegaard's profound influence on existentialist thought and modern theology remains significant. He died in Copenhagen on November 11, 1855. less

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"The thing is to understand myself: the thing is to find a truth which is true for me, to find the idea for which I can live and die"
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"To cheat oneself out of love is the most terrible deception; it is an eternal loss for which there is no reparation, either in time or in eternity."
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"There is nothing with which every man is so afraid as getting to know how enormously much he is capable of doing and becoming."
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"People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me."
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"Do you not know that there comes a midnight hour when everyone has to throw off his mask? Do you believe that life will always allow itself to be trifled with?"
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