Gardiner, Patrick
Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192802569
- author:
- Gardiner, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 113mm X 176mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Soren Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction by Patrick Gardiner explores the life and philosophy of one of the nineteenth century's most original thinkers. This book presents a clear overview of Kierkegaard's views, contrasting them with prevailing opinions of his time. Kierkegaard's ideas on individual choice and religious belief are central to his philosophical legacy, particularly in the development of existentialism. His thoughts on these topics are critically examined in this introduction, providing insight into how his work has influenced contemporary thought. This concise guide is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, offering a compact and accessible overview of a subject area.