

#2091
Mentioned in 12 episodes
Either/or
A Fragment of Life
Book • 1843
In 'Either/Or', Kierkegaard juxtaposes the aesthetic and ethical modes of life through the writings of two imaginary characters, 'A' and 'B'.
Part 1, written by 'A', presents the aesthetic man, with essays on topics such as Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni', ancient tragedy, and the famous 'Seducer’s Diary'.
Part 2, written by 'B', a middle-aged judge, advocates for an ethical life, emphasizing the importance of commitments like marriage and the development of the inner self.
The book is a rich and suggestive exploration of existential choices, though it lacks a clear message, leaving interpretations open to the reader.
It also includes a final sermon that highlights the limitations of both worldviews and points towards a religious perspective.
Part 1, written by 'A', presents the aesthetic man, with essays on topics such as Mozart’s 'Don Giovanni', ancient tragedy, and the famous 'Seducer’s Diary'.
Part 2, written by 'B', a middle-aged judge, advocates for an ethical life, emphasizing the importance of commitments like marriage and the development of the inner self.
The book is a rich and suggestive exploration of existential choices, though it lacks a clear message, leaving interpretations open to the reader.
It also includes a final sermon that highlights the limitations of both worldviews and points towards a religious perspective.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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and Kevin Hood-Gary in a discussion about the source of existential boredom.


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, referencing Kierkegaard's concept of existence preceding essence.


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in relation to the debate between virtue and pleasure, contrasting it with the concept of striking a balance.

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for those interested in literature.


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when discussing irony and the absurdity of trying to rationally make sense of the world.


John Vervaeke

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and 

in comparing his philosophy to Nietzsche's, 

plans a future episode on him.

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in discussion of Kierkegaard's work.


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Mentioned when discussing Kierkegaard's view on the aesthetic and the ethical way of life.

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as a precursor to existentialism, known for his focus on passion and ethics.

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in the context of the book's central theme of living an ethical or aesthetic life.

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in relation to the 'either/or' theme in literature.

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in relation to the debate between the aesthetic and ethical ways of life.


John Tveit

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in relation to John Bryan's work and collaborations.

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as one of the buzziest novels of the summer, and discussed extensively throughout the episode.

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