Soren Kierkegaard, a name meaning "church's garden", is a Christian philosopher whose work had a considerable influence on western philosophy and theology. His thoughts focused primarly on what it means to become a subject of one's existence, what feelings arise when faced with life choices, and the relation with God through faith. He is credited with numerous reflections on the three stages of life; he also questioned existential despair, absurdity and anxiety. We have selected for you 100 of his most inspiring quotes, for you to discover the inner workings of this most sincere and touching thinker.
Philosophe , chrétien et séducteur, Soren Kierkegaard fut une influence majeure sur la théologie en même temps que sur la philosophie occidentale. Poète, mystique et mélancolique, Kierkegaard s'attache à penser ce que signifie être sujet de sa propre existence, les sentiments entraînés par nos choix de vie, et la relation que la foi donne avec Dieu. On lui doit une vision toute nouvelle des trois âges de la vie, et la pensée de l'absurde, de l'angoisse et du désespoir existentiel. Choisies parmi ses oeuvres majeures et les moins connues, ces 100 citations ont été sélectionnées pour vous familiariser avec la pensée de cet esprit sincère.
Become familiar with the most important modern philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emmanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard and Arthur Schopenhauer. These four figures have shaped the entirety of Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity.
While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 19th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds.
`400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century' is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era.
A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.
Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855) was born in Copenhagen. He is considered to be one of the founders of existential philosophy and wrote many books on religion, ethics, morality, and philosophy. Born in Poland, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860) was one of the first philosophers to combine elements of Indian philosophy and Western philosophy, in his pursuit of transcendental idealism.
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Born in Germany, he wrote 14 books on subjects such as cultural criticism, and poetry. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) was an American philosopher, and poet, who led the American transcendentalist movement during the 1800s.
300 citations pour être maitre de son destin avec les philosophes existentialistes
500 citations des grands philosophes du XIXe siècle
400 citations des grands philosophes du XIXe siècle
`300 Quotations for Being Master of One's Destiny with the Existentialist Philosophers' is a fantastic collection of quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers, including Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
These existential philosophers and writers explore the problem of human existence and the subjective experience of thinking, feeling, and acting. Learn how to master your own destiny with the help of the world's greatest minds.
Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish theologian, philosopher and poet, widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. Much of his work deals with the issues of how one lives as an individual and the importance of personal choice and commitment.
Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, short story writer and essayist, widely regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the world. His works include `Crime and Punishment' (1866), `The Idiot' (1869), `Demons' (1872), `The Brothers Karamazov' (1880) and the novella `Notes from Underground' (1864).
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher whose work exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history.
Découvrez les fondamentaux de la philosophie contemporaine avec 400 citations sélectionnées pour donner un aperçu de la pensée des incontournables Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard et Marx. Chaque série fait ressortir l'essentiel, leurs découvertes les plus marquantes dans le respect de leur style. La philosophie de Nietzsche est radicale, parfois violente, souvent ironique et poétique ; aux antipodes de la pensée du libre-arbitre, Schopenhauer est une des figures fondamentales de l'idéalisme allemand. Philosophe , chrétien et séducteur, Soren Kierkegaard fut une influence majeure sur la théologie en même temps que sur la philosophie occidentale, entre autres par sa pensée de l'absurde et du désespoir existentiel. Enfin, Karl Marx est un penseur révolutionnaire au sens propre ; son style tranchant a donné une doctrine au prolétariat et érigé la lutte des classes en système. Ce format concis et accessible est idéal pour la préparation aux examens et aux concours (bac, capes, agrégation...), la culture générale et le développement personnel.
While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 19th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds.
`500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century' is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era.
A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.
Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855) was born in Copenhagen. He is considered to be one of the founders of existential philosophy and wrote many books on religion, ethics, morality, and philosophy. Born in Poland, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 - 1860) was one of the first philosophers to combine elements of Indian philosophy and Western philosophy in his pursuit of transcendental idealism.
Another transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) also predicted the importance of environmentalism in the future. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century German philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882) was an American philosopher and poet who led the American transcendentalist movement during the 1800s.
Plongez au coeur de la philosophie du XIXe siècle avec 400 citations sélectionnées pour traduire l'essentiel de la pensée de quatre figures incontournables. Philosophe , chrétien et séducteur, Soren Kierkegaard fut une influence majeure sur la théologie en même temps que sur la philosophie occidentale, entre autres par sa pensée de l'absurde et du désespoir existentiel. La philosophie de Nietzsche est radicale, parfois violente, souvent ironique et poétique ; aux antipodes de la pensée du libre-arbitre, Schopenhauer est une des figures fondamentales de l'idéalisme allemand. Enfin, l'oeuvre de Hegel est le sommet de la philosophie idéaliste allemande. Figure incontournable de l'Aufklärung (les Lumières), son influence a été décisive sur l'ensemble de la philosophie contemporaine. Ces 400 citations visent à donner accès à l'oeuvre monumentale de ces quatre grands philosophes, par une sélection de leurs pensées les plus marquantes, dans le respect de leur style et un format accessible à tous : l'idéal pour la préparation aux examens et aux concours (bac, capes, agrégation...), la culture générale et le développement personnel.