Kierkegaard Within Your Grasp
Chapter One
Kierkegaard's Life
What is truth but to live for an idea
-Søren Kierkegaard
There's no question that Kierkegaard's life had an impact on his thinking and
his writing. His father's influence, his engagement to and subsequent break
from his fiancee, his religious upbringing, and other factors all play an integral
role in his works. In addition to a fuller understanding, such considerations
often provide insight into their mistakes as well as their successes.
A good understanding of Kierkegaard's life, his education, and his goals
prepares you for reading and comprehending his writings.
As the Father, So the Son
Søren Kierkegaard (pronounced Sir-ren Keer-ker-gaw, Keer-ker-gore, or Keer-ca-guard)
was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 5, 1813, the
youngest of seven children. His father, Michael, was poor as a child, lived
in a small village, and tended sheep. Even the origin of the Kierkegaard sur ... read full excerpt from Kierkegaard Within Your Grasp: The First Step to Understanding Kierkegaard ebook
