Kierkegaardian Essays: A Festschrift in Honour of George Pattison

Søren Kierkegaard argued that the most essential truths come to light by asking "How...?" This collection of essays by leading scholars focuses on this questioning, exploring how we should relate to ourselves, others, and God, and how we can become human in the 21st century. The authors suggest that the crucial Kierkegaardian question is not what we are and ought to do, but how we can remain true to the finitude, passivity, and ambiguity of human existence. This innovative approach to Kierkegaard is essential reading for experts and students alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Publisher: De Gruyter

Søren Kierkegaard believed that the most profound truths emerge through the inquiry "How?" This groundbreaking collection of essays, penned by esteemed scholars, delves into this thought-provoking question, exploring how we should engage with ourselves, others, and God; how we should navigate the world; and how we can attain humanness. The outcome is a captivating and original colloquium on what it means to be a Kierkegaardian in the twenty-first century. The adjective "Kierkegaardian" encompasses a wide range of possibilities: philosophical approaches, choices, loves, perspectives, attentions, readings, writings, teachings, artistic creations, prayers, church attendance, or non-attendance. "How" gestures towards subjectivity, one of Kierkegaard's fundamental philosophical categories, while "What" signifies an objectifying line of thought. The authors of these essays propose that the central Kierkegaardian question is not about our essence and moral obligations but rather how we can remain faithful to the finite, passive, and ambiguous nature of human existence. While scholars often acknowledge this Kierkegaardian "how," it is rarely directly addressed. Engaging with it sparks new lines of argument and reflection. Kierkegaardian Essays offers a fresh perspective on Kierkegaard, making it an essential read for both experts and students alike.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110741995