Repetition
Book • 1941
Written under the pseudonym Constantin Constantius, 'Repetition' is a philosophical novel that delves into the concept of repetition in multiple dimensions, both existentially and aesthetically.
The book follows two parallel storylines: Constantius's attempt to repeat a previous vacation to Berlin and the tale of a Young Man struggling with the decision to marry his beloved.
Kierkegaard argues that repetition is forward-looking and tied to hope and action, contrasting with recollection, which is backward-looking and tied to reminiscence.
The work explores the philosophical importance of repetition for grasping the meaning of existence, emphasizing its role in faith, personal development, and the reconciliation of past experiences with present choices and future possibilities.
The book follows two parallel storylines: Constantius's attempt to repeat a previous vacation to Berlin and the tale of a Young Man struggling with the decision to marry his beloved.
Kierkegaard argues that repetition is forward-looking and tied to hope and action, contrasting with recollection, which is backward-looking and tied to reminiscence.
The work explores the philosophical importance of repetition for grasping the meaning of existence, emphasizing its role in faith, personal development, and the reconciliation of past experiences with present choices and future possibilities.
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