Philosopher of the Heart: The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard
Written by
Clare Carlisle
Søren Kierkegaard was a hugely influential Christian thinker and existential philosopher who lived in Denmark in the first half of the 1800s. He was hugely famous in his nation, was a very complex man, and died at just 42. He left a huge body of writing and influenced generations of thinkers after him. This is a recent biography about his life and his works.
Clare Carlisle was interested in him as a person, and was honest about his successes and his failures. A philosopher is not an easy person to write about, but she kept it interesting and engaging.
It’s quite hard to follow existential philosophy, and so sections of the book that dealt with his writing were tougher to follow. But that comes with the territory.
Anyone interested in Christian thought or the history of some influential figures who have shaped thinking.
Yes, without hesitation
It’s not an easy read, but it’s worthwhile to understand - at the very least - some of the personal weaknesses of famous figures. I found that quite helpful.
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