Søren Kierkegaard

Danish philosopher (1813–1855), known for existentialism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed leap of faith and subjective truth.
• Contributed to philosophy of religion.
• Influenced existentialism.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Fear and Trembling (core text)
• Existentialism (philosophical movement)
• Sartre (later existentialist)
• Religion (Christian existentialism)
• Hegel (critiqued views)

Record

Lived: 1813–1855

Tradition: Danish