Soren Kierkegaard was a 19th century Danish philosopher, poet, theologian, and social critic. He was born in 1813 in Copenhagen to a religious family and studied philosophy and theology at the University of Copenhagen. Kierkegaard believed that truth is found through self-reflection and individual choice rather than conformity to social norms. He used unconventional literary techniques in his writing to encourage independent thinking in readers.
2. Born in 1813 in
Copenhagen Denmark
Raised in a religious
family
His father was an
intensely religious man
but be believed his sins
had condemned his
children to die before
the age of 33
3. Copenhagen University
Educated at
Borgerdydskolen, a
boys school
Attended
Copenhagen
University
Studied philosophy
and theology
4. In 1837 Soren met
Reigne Olsen
3 years later in 1839
he proposed
Almost a year later he
broke off the
engagement claiming
to be unfit for
marriage
5. Soren Kierkegaard
wrote in the field of
psychology, religious
works, poetry and
philosophical papers
Employed literary
methods such as
irony, humor, satire, p
olemic, and parady.
6. What matters is to find a purpose, to
see what it really is that God wills that I
shall do; the crucial thing is to find
truthto find the idea for which I am to
live and die-Soren Keirkegaard
Belief that the individual is important and
has a purpose
Concerned with finding truth.
7. Indirect communication in writing
Inspired by the teachings of Christ and
Socrates, it encourage in the reader self-
reflection
Intentionally confusing, and contained
riddles
encourages a way of thinking that would
help people come to their own
conclusions.
8. Individual has choices
Revolts against social control over the
individual/despises conformity
Individual determines their development in
life through choices.
Emphasizes uniqueness
9. Students are encouraged to decide for
themselves what is true
Appreciation of the individual and
awareness of self comes before subject
matter
Students have more control over what they
learn
Humanities emphasized