Works of love søren kierkegaard book

I managed to finish works of love in 2 weeks, it wasnt too difficult to take in unlike some of his other works. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms and. This is an impressive love poem which really explains why christianity is so novel. Kjerlighedens gjerninger is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847. It did, however, spur him into a highly productive phase of writing and publishing. Works of love is a searching exploration of the distinctive and demanding character of christian love. His books include works of love and spiritual writings translated and edited by george pattison.

In the preface to his book works of love i read this. Agreed, eitheror is the closest you will come to a full picture of kierkegaards philosophy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions. Its a beautiful book with wonderful photographs, and it gives an insight both into the living kierkegaard and into the body of writings that we encounter today if we go to a bookshop or a library and see kierkegaards works on the shelves. While i do think the sickness unto death is one of kierkegaards greatest works, i wouldnt recommend it for someone unfamiliar with. A fragment of his work, on the dedication to that single individual, has made it to the public domain. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Works of love is the first book ive actually completed reading from kierkegaard.

Works of love goes on to develop other ideas about love. The writings listed here represent books about soren kierkegaard. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Kierkegaard published his first major book, eitheror, in 1843 and his last, the changelessness of god, in 1855, the year of his death. I was introduced to kierkegaard through the sickness unto death, and after that i read works of love. Although relatively isolated during his life, he became extremely influential once his works were translated into german after his death sometimes dubbed the father of existentialism, his works represent a reaction against the dominant hegelian philosophy of the day and against the state church in. Kierkegaard deals with selflove and its inherent problems, the categorical imperative and the you shall love command, the problem with preferential love such as erotic love and friendship, the importance in distinguishing between true others and the otherself, etc. I have been reading some of his books as they were written, in danish, and i can imagine that translators must have had a hard job. His books include works of love and spiritual writings translated and edited by george. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge.

Loves hidden life and its recognisability by its fruits. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of loves character as. As with most of kierkegaards writing eitheror is a dense text. First, he hits the genius of christianity, and takes pauls chapter on charity, 1 corinthians as the backbone text.

It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at all, or loved well. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms. The second part containing 10 chapters works of love serves as a thoughtful analysis on love and how love cultivates meaningful relationships with god, one another, and ourselves. I read the sickness unto death, and then fear and trembling and the book on adler, and i was hooked. Kierkegaard was lampooned in the corsair for years, which significantly damaged his social standing. Loves hidden life and its recognizability by its fruits kierkegaard begins this book by stating that it is easy to be selfdeceived, either to believe that which is not true or not to believe that which is true. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his earlyeitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. It is one of the works which he published under his own name. He studied theology at the university of copenhagen, completing a masters thesis in 1841 on the topic of irony in socrates. I have read this book twice already over the last 10 years and have been mesmerised by its content.

Soren kierkegaard on forgiveness from works of love 1847. Kierkegaard emphasizes the works of love for at least two reasons. Publication date 1964 topics spiritual life publisher harper. Works of love by soren kierkegaard, paperback barnes. Kierkegaard on inexhaustible, indescribable love and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kierkegaards writings, xvi. He sometimes called himself a child of old age because his mother was 45. It is one of the works which he published under his own name, as opposed to his more famous pseudonymous works. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. It is quite true what philosophy says, that life must be understood backward. I revisit kierkegaard frequently, and my favourite book of his remains fear and trembling. But then one forgets the other principle, that it must be lived forward, he was. Like all philosophical texts they are usually extremely difficult to read, for me anyway haha.

Works of love by soren kierkegaard, 97800617279, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He was the youngest child of seven, born to parents of jutlandish descent. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great. Soren kierkegaard 181855 lived in copenhagen, denmark. He lived all his life on his inheritance, using it to finance his literary career. Throughout the 360 page book, kierkegaard argues that the only disinterested and selfless form of love is love of neighbor. Born in copenhagen, denmark, soren kierkegaard was the son of a wealthy middleclass merchant. However, the most terrible selfdeception is to defraud oneself oflove, either by not believing in. First, love is indescribable, since god is love and god is unfathomable.