The title you're referring to is ( Afsluttende uvidenskabelig Efterskrift til de philosophiske Smuler ), a seminal work by the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard , published in 1846 under the pseudonym Johannes Climacus.
Kierkegaard wrote this largely as a reaction against Hegelianism . He argued that a "logical system" of existence is impossible because human life is constantly in flux—it is "becoming" and cannot be captured in a static, abstract framework.
He explores how a person can become a Christian in a world that assumes it by default (Christendom). He posits that faith is not a matter of historical proof or intellectual assent, but a passionate "leap" into a paradox. Postscriptum no cientГfico y definitivo a las M...
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Are you studying this for a , or are you diving into Kierkegaard's existentialism for personal interest? The title you're referring to is ( Afsluttende
This text is a cornerstone of existential thought and serves as an extensive commentary on his earlier, much shorter work, Migajas filosóficas ( Philosophical Fragments ). Key Themes and Concepts
This is perhaps the most famous takeaway from the book. Kierkegaard argues that while objective facts exist, "truth" in an existential sense is found in how an individual relates to those facts. It is the intensity and passion of the individual's inner commitment that defines their reality. He explores how a person can become a
Using the pseudonym Johannes Climacus—a "non-believer" who still admires the difficulty of faith—Kierkegaard employs "indirect communication." He wants readers to find their own truth rather than simply following a lecturer's doctrine. Physical and Editorial Details