Soren Kierkegaard, Various Readings

014 - Corsair and Works of Love

31 min · 13. feb. 2026
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Explore the profound world of Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher and religious author whose life and work continue to resonate today. Born in Copenhagen on May 6, 1813, and passing away on November 11, 1855, Kierkegaards writings delve deep into the nature of existence and faith. His father, Michael, a devout man consumed by despair, inadvertently passed his melancholic influence onto young Soren. Though he rarely ventured beyond Copenhagen, Kierkegaard engaged deeply with the people around him, discussing the intricacies of daily life. After six years of intellectual exploration, he earned his degree in Theology in 1841 with a thesis that examined irony through the lens of Socrates. His short-lived engagement to Regine Olsen left him in profound despair, shaping his understanding of love and existence. Kierkegaard wrestled with his callings—philosopher, scientist, preacher—ultimately dedicating himself to Christianity and questioning its true essence. He sought to redefine what it truly means to be a Christian, focusing on the How rather than the What. Throughout his life, he adopted various literary personas, each contributing to his exploration of the human condition. Kierkegaard believed that true understanding comes from subjective experience, famously stating, Only truth that builds up is truth for you. Join us as we uncover his multifaceted legacy through a selection of readings and insights.

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Explore the profound world of Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher and religious author whose life and work continue to resonate today. Born in Copenhagen on May 6, 1813, and passing away on November 11, 1855, Kierkegaards writings delve deep into the nature of existence and faith. His father, Michael, a devout man consumed by despair, inadvertently passed his melancholic influence onto young Soren. Though he rarely ventured beyond Copenhagen, Kierkegaard engaged deeply with the people around him, discussing the intricacies of daily life. After six years of intellectual exploration, he earned his degree in Theology in 1841 with a thesis that examined irony through the lens of Socrates. His short-lived engagement to Regine Olsen left him in profound despair, shaping his understanding of love and existence. Kierkegaard wrestled with his callings—philosopher, scientist, preacher—ultimately dedicating himself to Christianity and questioning its true essence. He sought to redefine what it truly means to be a Christian, focusing on the How rather than the What. Throughout his life, he adopted various literary personas, each contributing to his exploration of the human condition. Kierkegaard believed that true understanding comes from subjective experience, famously stating, Only truth that builds up is truth for you. Join us as we uncover his multifaceted legacy through a selection of readings and insights.

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014 - Corsair and Works of Love

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Explore the profound world of Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher and religious author whose life and work continue to resonate today. Born in Copenhagen on May 6, 1813, and passing away on November 11, 1855, Kierkegaards writings delve deep into the nature of existence and faith. His father, Michael, a devout man consumed by despair, inadvertently passed his melancholic influence onto young Soren. Though he rarely ventured beyond Copenhagen, Kierkegaard engaged deeply with the people around him, discussing the intricacies of daily life. After six years of intellectual exploration, he earned his degree in Theology in 1841 with a thesis that examined irony through the lens of Socrates. His short-lived engagement to Regine Olsen left him in profound despair, shaping his understanding of love and existence. Kierkegaard wrestled with his callings—philosopher, scientist, preacher—ultimately dedicating himself to Christianity and questioning its true essence. He sought to redefine what it truly means to be a Christian, focusing on the How rather than the What. Throughout his life, he adopted various literary personas, each contributing to his exploration of the human condition. Kierkegaard believed that true understanding comes from subjective experience, famously stating, Only truth that builds up is truth for you. Join us as we uncover his multifaceted legacy through a selection of readings and insights.

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