Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy
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"Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy" is a philosophical work by Lev Shestov that interprets and develops Søren Kierkegaard’s thought as a foundation for existentialist ideas about faith, freedom, and the limits of rationality.
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| Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy canonical | 2 |
| works of Søren Kierkegaard | 1 |
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Target entity: Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy Context triple: [Lev Shestov, notableWork, Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy]
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Being and Some Philosophers
Being and Some Philosophers is a seminal philosophical study by Étienne Gilson that traces the historical development and interpretations of the concept of being from ancient to modern thought.
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The Unity of Philosophical Experience
The Unity of Philosophical Experience is a philosophical work by Étienne Gilson that examines the historical development of philosophy to argue for the enduring coherence and relevance of classical metaphysical realism.
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Martin Heidegger and European Nihilism
"Martin Heidegger and European Nihilism" is a philosophical work by Karl Löwith that critically examines Martin Heidegger’s thought in relation to the broader tradition and problem of nihilism in modern European philosophy.
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Nietzsche and Philosophy
"Nietzsche and Philosophy" is Gilles Deleuze’s influential 1962 study that reinterprets Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought through a radical, anti-Hegelian lens, emphasizing concepts like will to power, eternal return, and the critique of morality.
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Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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Target entity: Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy Target entity description: "Kierkegaard and the Existential Philosophy" is a philosophical work by Lev Shestov that interprets and develops Søren Kierkegaard’s thought as a foundation for existentialist ideas about faith, freedom, and the limits of rationality.
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A.
Being and Some Philosophers
Being and Some Philosophers is a seminal philosophical study by Étienne Gilson that traces the historical development and interpretations of the concept of being from ancient to modern thought.
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B.
The Unity of Philosophical Experience
The Unity of Philosophical Experience is a philosophical work by Étienne Gilson that examines the historical development of philosophy to argue for the enduring coherence and relevance of classical metaphysical realism.
-
C.
Martin Heidegger and European Nihilism
"Martin Heidegger and European Nihilism" is a philosophical work by Karl Löwith that critically examines Martin Heidegger’s thought in relation to the broader tradition and problem of nihilism in modern European philosophy.
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D.
Nietzsche and Philosophy
"Nietzsche and Philosophy" is Gilles Deleuze’s influential 1962 study that reinterprets Friedrich Nietzsche’s thought through a radical, anti-Hegelian lens, emphasizing concepts like will to power, eternal return, and the critique of morality.
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E.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | philosophical work ⓘ |
| about |
biblical revelation
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critique of rationalism ⓘ critique of system-building in philosophy ⓘ despair ⓘ faith ⓘ freedom ⓘ individual existence ⓘ irrationality ⓘ leap of faith ⓘ limits of rationality ⓘ paradox of faith ⓘ religious experience ⓘ subjectivity ⓘ |
| author | Lev Shestov ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russia ⓘ |
| developsIdeasOf | Søren Kierkegaard ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Kierkegaard’s concept of the single individual
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Kierkegaard’s critique of Hegel ⓘ Kierkegaard’s notion of absurd faith ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy
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religious philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalTheme |
conflict between faith and reason
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existential anxiety ⓘ radical freedom ⓘ rejection of systematic philosophy ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th-century existentialism
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religious existentialist thinkers ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Christian theology
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Søren Kierkegaard ⓘ biblical tradition ⓘ |
| interpretsWorkOf | Søren Kierkegaard ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Søren Kierkegaard
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existential philosophy ⓘ existentialism ⓘ |
| movement |
existentialism
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religious existentialism ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Russian ⓘ |
| philosophicalPerspective |
anti-idealism
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anti-rationalism ⓘ emphasis on personal faith ⓘ |
| positionOnEthics | emphasizes personal responsibility before God ⓘ |
| positionOnReason | denies the ultimate authority of rationality in matters of faith ⓘ |
| positionOnTruth | stresses subjective truth ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor |
All Things Are Possible
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Athens and Jerusalem ⓘ |
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