Original scientific paper

From Existential Uncertainty to a Philosophy of Existence in the Thought of S. Kierkegaard

Aleksandra Golubović ; Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

Concrete real-life situations, such as one's fears, hardships, and the like, are very often mirrored in the philosophical works of a thinker. The Danish philosopher Kierkegaard is an extraordinary example of a philosopher whose writings reflect a connection of this sort between thought and real life. In fact, he succeeded in transforming his own existential uncertainties into a philosophy of existence, thus paving the way for a new direction in philosophy which treats the problem of human existence (moreso than essence).

Keywords

Kierkegaard; philosophy of existence; total self-actualization; religious phase

Hrčak ID:

27616

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/27616

Publication date:

13.10.2008.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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