Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of love s character as both hidden and yet bearing fruit in works of love. He lived all his life on his inheritance, using it to finance his literary career. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of. Love is not freely available to a believer, that is, freedom is not sufficient. Jan 09, 2020 a collection of books and writings by soren kierkegaard. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of. Works of lovewas published september 29, 1847 about six months after the publication ofupbuilding discourses in various spiritsmarch, 1847, a volume kierkegaard dedicated to that single individual. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
Works of love is argumentdriven and therefore fits well into our modern day backandforth between secular and religious perspectives. A collection of books and writings by soren kierkegaard. He studied theology at the university of copenhagen, completing a masters thesis in 1841 on the topic of irony in socrates. About fear and trembling the perfect books for the true book lover, penguins great ideas series features twelve more groundbreaking works by some of historys most prodigious thinkers. Kierkegaard deals with selflove and its inherent problems, the categorical imperative and the you shall love command, the problem with preferential love such as erotic love and friendship, the importance in distinguishing between true others and the otherself, etc. Carlisles timely book gives us a good way of thinking about all this and of thinking about kierkegaard again. Soren kierkegaard works of love free ebook download as pdf file.
As with most of kierkegaards writing eitheror is a dense text. Loves hidden life and its recognizability by its fruits kierkegaard begins this book by stating that it is easy to be selfdeceived, either to believe that which is not true or not to believe that which is true. This book is an outstanding addition to kierkegaard publications. After 1846, kierkegaard continued to write, publishing most works under his own name.
Works of love by soren kierkegaard, 97800617279, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. His works after this point began to bluntly attack the church and christendoms complacency. If youre looking for a free download links of kierkegaards writings, xvi. The work with the greatest impact, and therefore most important in one conception of the term, is fear and trembling, as many commenters have noted. Hong, the former director of the howard and edna hong kierkegaard library at st.
Download soren kierkegaard or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. In kierkegaards view, faith is the most essential task of life. Works of love goes on to develop other ideas about love. It contains ideas such as the leap that is faith, the knights of infinite resignation and faith, t. In this chapter kierkegaard also introduces the element of purity, as if to recall the former work. Loving soren download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. One of kierkegaards central writings, works of love is a profound and indispensable examination of the human heart. This article discussed the use of the bible in loves hidden life and its recognizability by its fruits, which is the first reflection of soren kierkegaards book, works. It will influence readers to become enthusiastic students of his christcentered thought.
Later, in the same book, kierkegaard deals with the question of sin and forgiveness. One of soren kierkegaard s most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. The first of the series of christian works of love that kierkegaard advances is the. Olaf college, is the general editor of kierkegaard s writings. Buy works of love new edition by soren kierkegaard, d. Within denmark he was isolated and often despised, a man whose writings had little impact in his own day or for a long time afterward. Jan 21, 2010 if, on the other hand, she is trying to address the inadequate way in which kierkegaard treats romantic love in works of love, it should be noted that works of love is not a book about romantic love the focus is on neighbor love.
The first part containing 5 chapters and 3 sub chapters. Publication date 1949 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. Love s hidden life and its recognizability by its fruits kierkegaard begins this book by stating that it is easy to be selfdeceived, either to believe that which is not true or not to believe that which is true. Kjerlighedens gjerninger is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847. Works of love by soren kierkegaard was written in 2 parts. Soren kierkegaard was the first existentialist philosopher, sharp and clear, ironic and down to earth at the same time. Love as feeling and mood is distinguished from works of love, love of the lovable from love of. Soren kierkegaards works of love 1847, a series of deliberations on the commandment to love ones neighbor, has often been condemned by critics. Soren kierkegaard princeton university press, princeton, new jersey, 1941 preface despair is the sickness, not the cure. A fragment of his work, on the dedication to that single individual, has made it to the public domain. Works of love soren kierkegaard book summary and analysis. Soren kierkegaard project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The book contains eighteen excerpts from kierkegaards major works which cover too many topics to be generally summarized here. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his earlyeitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. Reflecting in his usual dialectical way upon the emphasis on individuality, the individual, and the single individual, kierkegaard. Agreed, eitheror is the closest you will come to a full picture of kierkegaard s philosophy. Danish philosopher soren kierkegaard 181855 takes a penetrating and illuminating look at the various kinds and conditions of love. One of soren kierkegaards most important writings, works of love is a profound examination of the human heart, in which the great philosopher conducts the reader into the inmost secrets of love. However, the most terrible selfdeception is to defraud oneself oflove, either by not believing in love or. Crossing the boundaries of philosophy, theology, psychology, and literature, the danish writer soren kierkegaard is regarded as one of the most significant and influential figures in contemporary thought.
Works of love soren kierkegaard download free ebook. Works of love can be compared to purity of heart is to will one thing in its emphasis on the ethical aspects of christianity. I was introduced to kierkegaard through the sickness unto death, and after that i read works of love. But love is not a beingforitself quality but a quality by which or in which you are for others. Works of love not only serves as an excellent place to begin exploring the writings of kierkegaard, but also rewards many rereadings. Kierkegaard begins with the paradox of loves character as both hidden and yet bearing fruit in works of love. Works of love quotes showing 18 of 8 when one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world no matter how imperfect becomes rich and beautiful, it consists solely of opportunities for love. It is true that kierkegaard does not elaborate a model of romantic love in the way he elaborates a model of. Librivox recording of soren kierkegaard, various readings, by various authors.
Mar 31, 2019 carlisles timely book gives us a good way of thinking about all this and of thinking about kierkegaard again. Daniel taylor, author, the myth of certainty i discover in kierkegaard an honesty, passion, and insight into the hu man condition and the life of faith that speaks to my deepest needs. In works of love, soren kierkegaard professes that christian love. Soren kierkegaard download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Clark, north park university since kierkegaard scholarship has become a cottage industry, it is has become possible to exchange kierkegaards passion for a passion for. But in relation to god, there are no secret instruction for a human being any more than there are any.
Mercifulness, a work of love even if it can give nothing and is able to do nothing. Soren kierkegaard said, god is not like a king in a predicament, who says to the highly trusted minister of the interior, you must do everything, you must create the atmosphere for our proposal and win public opinion to our side. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms. Here is a book to be savored, enjoyed, and yes, provoked by. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating analysis of the forms and sources of love. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by pdf god, overlooked among the. Love itself is a hidden in the lives and actions of individuals, and therefore much of our rhetoric about love is superficial and selfish. The various kinds and conditions of love are a common theme for kierkegaard, beginning with his early eitheror, through the diary of the seducer and judge williams eulogy on married love, to his last work, on the changelessness of gods love. Works of love pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you.
It is not a feel good book but one that might leave you wondering whether you really have loved at all, or loved well. Krisheks general aims in this bold book are to show that kierkegaards normative revisioning of the concept of religious faith entails a normative revisioning of the concept of love, and that kierkegaards project in works of love fails to do justice to his best insights about love. The writings listed here represent books about soren kierkegaard. In 1847 kierkegaard wrote works of love, a piece on love in its various forms, the perfection of christian love, and the offense of christianity. In works of love kierkegaard methodically treats several biblical aspects of spiritual love in relation to erotic love and friendship. In works of love, soren kierkegaard professes that christian love is the. Works of love is a work by soren kierkegaard written in 1847.
In eitheror, using the voices of two characters the aesthetic young man of part one, called simply a, and the ethical judge vilhelm of the second section kierkegaard reflects upon the search for a meaningful. In eitheror, using the voices of two characters the aesthetic young man of part one, called simply a, and the ethical judge vilhelm of the second section kierkegaard reflects upon the search for a. Introduction only the christian knows what is meant by the sickness unto death. His thoroughness is reminiscent of the writings of the puritans, who would examine their theme from many angles in an attempt to exhaustively treat their subject.
Donald bloesch, author, the crisis of piety an important and helpful guide to kierkegaards spirituality. Top 10 books by soren kierkegaard best book recommendations. Written to be read aloud, the book conveys a keenness of thought and an insightful, poetic imagination that makes it richly rewarding and also invites many rereadings. What is the most important work by soren kierkegaard.
I have read this book twice already over the last 10 years and have been mesmerised by its content. I have been reading some of his books as they were written, in danish, and i can imagine that translators must have had a hard job. The numerous types and circumstances of love are a regular theme for kierkegaard, beginning collectively together with his early eachor, by means of the diary of the seducer and determine williams eulogy on married love, to his remaining work, on the changelessness of gods love. It is one of the works which he published under his own name, as opposed to his more famous pseudonymous works. Works of love, the midpoint in the series, is also the monumental high point, because of its penetrating, illuminating. Each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique typedriven design that highlights the bookmakers art. Works of love is a searching exploration of the distinctive and demanding character of christian love. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by god, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions. Deep within every man, kierkegaard writes, there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by pdf god, overlooked among the household.
The book contains eighteen excerpts from kierkegaard s major works which cover too many topics to be generally summarized here. Kierkegaard deals with self love and its inherent problems, the categorical imperative and the you shall love command, the problem with preferential love such as erotic love and friendship, the importance in distinguishing between true others and the otherself, etc. This time i want to explore more deeply my thoughts, question and understand more of this densely packed work. While i do think the sickness unto death is one of kierkegaards greatest works, i wouldnt recommend it for someone unfamiliar. As with most of kierkegaard s writing eitheror is a dense text. Born in copenhagen, denmark, soren kierkegaard was the son of a wealthy middleclass merchant.
The second part containing 10 chapters works of love serves as a thoughtful analysis on love and how love cultivates meaningful relationships with god, one another, and ourselves. Each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique typedriven. Works of love quotes showing 18 of 8 when one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world no matter how imperfect becomes rich and beautiful, it. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book.
Apr 26, 2016 this is simply a blog about the book called works of love by soren kierkegaard. Instead, the anthology aims to reproduce kierkegaards body of work as a whole, leading the reader to the various important parts. Instead, the anthology aims to reproduce kierkegaard s body of work as a whole, leading the reader to the various important parts of kierkegaard s major works. Adam phillipss new book, attention seeking, is due out in july philosopher. Publication date 1964 topics spiritual life publisher harper.