Eternalised
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche | Giants of Existentialism
Jan 8, 2021
Exploring the decline of religious belief, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche criticize organized religion and societal conformity. They share similarities in their views, but have contrasting perspectives on living a fulfilled human life. Kierkegaard emphasizes subjective truth and the transformative power of Christian theism, while Nietzsche challenges the concept of a divine being and advocates for the creation of new meaning. The concept of the ubermensch and the importance of power and growth are also examined in relation to their philosophies.
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- Existentialism emphasizes individual existence, free will, and personal responsibility.
- Kierkegaard and Nietzsche critique Christianity and promote the importance of personal responsibility and subjective truth.
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Foundations of Existentialism
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche laid the groundwork for 19th-century existentialism. They emphasized individual existence, free will, and personal responsibility. Both philosophers had strong religious upbringings and began their studies in theology and philosophy before diverging. Nietzsche believed that humans created God, while Kierkegaard rejected the established church. They united in critiquing Christianity and the shallow religious lives of society.
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