Kjerlighedens gjerninger is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847. I am not a philosopher, i am not an academic, i am simply someone who has been fascinated by this work and want to explore it and understand it more. Some christian reflections in the form of discourses. The second part containing 10 chapters works of love serves as a thoughtful analysis on love and how love cultivates meaningful relationships with god, one another, and ourselves. The numerous types and circumstances of love are a regular theme for kierkegaard, beginning collectively together with his early eachor, by means of the diary of the seducer and determine williams eulogy on married love, to his remaining work, on the changelessness of gods love. She is the author of multiple books on kierkegaard, most recently the new biography philosopher of the heart.
This work is marked by kierkegaard s socratic awareness of the reader, both as the center of awakened. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of love s character as both hidden and yet bearing fruit in works of love. Works of love quotes showing 18 of 8 when one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world no matter how imperfect becomes rich and beautiful, it. First, love is indescribable, since god is love and god is unfathomable. As he later interpreted it in the posthumously published point of view for my work as an author, the authorship was a systematic attempt to raise the question of what it means to be a christian. It lists books on kierkegaard in english from 1960 to 2005. Rather than attempting a metaphysics on the nature of love as an abstract concept, which has often been the task of theologians and philosophers, strawser takes a phenomenological approach to the. Works of love by kierkegaard shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at. A beginners guide to kierkegaard relevant magazine. In kierkegaard s final years, from 1848, he began a sustained literary attack on the danish state church through scholarly works, newspaper articles and a series of selfpublished pamphlets. Chronology of kierkegaards life and works the love of.
Agreed, eitheror is the closest you will come to a full picture of kierkegaard s philosophy. It is one of the works which he published under his own name, as opposed to his more famous pseudonymous works. It contains ideas such as the leap that is faith, the knights of infinite resignation and faith, t. His books include works of love and spiritual writings translated and edited. Kierkegaard emphasizes the works of love for at least two reasons. It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at all, or loved well. Works of love is a searching exploration of the distinctive and demanding character of christian love.
The work with the greatest impact, and therefore most important in one conception of the term, is fear and trembling, as many commenters have noted. Born in copenhagen, denmark, soren kierkegaard was the son of a wealthy middleclass merchant. See all books authored by soren kierkegaard, including temor y temblor, and watch for the light. Works of love goes on to develop other ideas about love. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of. Soren kierkegaard was the first existentialist philosopher, sharp and clear, ironic and down to earth at the same time.
Top 10 books by soren kierkegaard best book recommendations. Kierkegaard and the philosophy of love reading religion. Works of love is the first book ive actually completed reading from kierkegaard. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. While i do think the sickness unto death is one of kierkegaards greatest works, i wouldnt recommend it for someone unfamiliar. Later, in the same book, kierkegaard deals with the question of sin and forgiveness. As with most of kierkegaards writing eitheror is a dense text.
A fragment of his work, on the dedication to that single individual, has made it to the public domain. Im interested in kierkegaard, what should i read prior to. Interestingly, soren kierkegaard wrote this book under the pen name, hilarious bookbinder, which he further used for several of his books. Olaf college, is the general editor of kierkegaard s writings.
The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge. Second, he is concerned with the manifestations of love in the christian life. When christ asked the pharisee which of the three individuals in the parable performed the correct action, the pharisee acknowledges the. Clare carlisle is a reader in philosophy and theology at kings college london. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kier. Kjerlighedens gjerninger is a work by soren kierkegaard written in. His books include works of love and spiritual writings translated and edited by george pattison. He studied theology at the university of copenhagen, completing a masters thesis in 1841 on the topic of irony in socrates. Works of love by soren kierkegaard, paperback barnes. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his earlyeitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. Soren kierkegaard by individual philosopher philosophy. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great.
Works of love not only serves as an excellent place to begin exploring the writings of kierkegaard, but also rewards many rereadings. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this. Rather than attempting a metaphysics on the nature of love as an abstract concept, which has often been the task of theologians and philosophers, strawser takes a phenomenological approach to the consciousness of the lover and beloved. Works of love by soren kierkegaard overview one of soren kierkegaard s most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love.
He lived all his life on his inheritance, using it to finance his literary career. As with most of kierkegaard s writing eitheror is a dense text. Soren kierkegaard books list of books by author soren. Sep 26, 2014 works of love by soren kierkegaard my rating.
Kierkegaard died on 11 november 1855 in frederiks hospital, copenhagen, possibly from complications from a fall from a tree when he was a boy. Agreed, eitheror is the closest you will come to a full picture of kierkegaards philosophy. Works of love is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847. Publication date 1964 topics spiritual life publisher. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. I have been reading some of his books as they were written, in danish, and i can imagine that translators must have had a hard job. The first part containing 5 chapters and 3 sub chapters. Jan 09, 2020 a collection of books and writings by soren kierkegaard. Publication date 1964 topics spiritual life publisher harper. Love as feeling and mood is distinguished from works of love, love of the lovable from love of the unlovely, preferential love from love as the royal law, love as mutual egotism from triangular love, and erotic love from selfgiving love. Works of love quotes showing 18 of 8 when one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world no matter how imperfect becomes rich and beautiful, it consists solely of opportunities for love. Like all philosophical texts they are usually extremely difficult to read, for me anyway haha. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kierkegaards writings, xvi, volume 16. The restless life of soren kierkegaard is published by allen lane.
From concepts such as relationship, marriage, guilt to religion, soren kierkegaard has managed to incorporate every aspect in this book. Soren kierkegaard 181855 lived in copenhagen, denmark. Works of love deals primarily with the christian conception of agape love in contrast with erotic love eros. I was introduced to kierkegaard through the sickness unto death, and after that i read works of love. Works of love by soren kierkegaard, 97800617279, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I managed to finish works of love in 2 weeks, it wasnt too difficult to take in unlike some of his other works. The writings listed here represent books about soren kierkegaard. Mar 10, 2009 works of love is the first book ive actually completed reading from kierkegaard. Here, he goes on to say that, in contrast to what we might think, the fact that love is. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating. Although relatively isolated during his life, he became extremely influential once his works were translated into german after his death sometimes dubbed the father of existentialism, his works represent a reaction against the dominant hegelian philosophy of the day and against. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the.
If a book has more than one printing or edition, only the first is listed. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions. His thoroughness is reminiscent of the writings of the puritans, who would examine their theme from many angles in an attempt to exhaustively treat their subject. In works of love, kierkegaard briefly examines the parable of the good samaritan seen in luke 10. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of loves character as both hidden and yet bearing fruit in works of love. Im sorry for the noob question, but it is because kierkegaard is what got me interested in philosophy, but i never read anything but the seducers diary from kierkegaard, and now i want to read the books i mentioned, and i dont know if it it will be hard to read them straight away. Apr 26, 2016 philosophy philosophy, soren kierkegaard, works of love ch1 pg 26 to 27 loves source, its fruit and the leaves april 26, 2016 april 26, 2016 brendan quinn leave a comment. Michael strawsers book, kierkegaard and the philosophy of love, is an important contribution to understanding the universal human experience of love. Hong, the former director of the howard and edna hong kierkegaard library at st.
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