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Philosophical Fragments, or a Fragment of Philosophy/Johannes Climacus, or De omnibus dubitandum est. (Two books in one volume) (Kierkegaard's Writings Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Søren Kierkegaard (Author), Howard V. Hong (Editor, Translator), Edna H. Hong (Introduction, Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
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This volume contains a new translation, with a historical introduction by the translators, of two works written under the pseudonym Johannes Climacus. Through Climacus, Kierkegaard contrasts the paradoxes of Christianity with Greek and modern philosophical thinking. In Philosophical Fragments he begins with Greek Platonic philosophy, exploring the implications of venturing beyond the Socratic understanding of truth acquired through recollection to the Christian experience of acquiring truth through grace. Published in 1844 and not originally planned to appear under the pseudonym Climacus, the book varies in tone and substance from the other works so attributed, but it is dialectically related to them, as well as to the other pseudonymous writings.

The central issue of Johannes Climacus is doubt. Probably written between November 1842 and April 1843 but unfinished and published only posthumously, this book was described by Kierkegaard as an attack on modern speculative philosophy by "means of the melancholy irony, which did not consist in any single utterance on the part of Johannes Climacus but in his whole life. . . . Johannes does what we are told to do--he actually doubts everything--he suffers through all the pain of doing that, becomes cunning, almost acquires a bad conscience. When he has gone as far in that direction as he can go and wants to come back, he cannot do so. . . . Now he despairs, his life is wasted, his youth is spent in these deliberations. Life does not acquire any meaning for him, and all this is the fault of philosophy." A note by Kierkegaard suggests how he might have finished the work: "Doubt is conquered not by the system but by faith, just as it is faith that has brought doubt into the world!."

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"The definitive edition of the Writings. The first volume . . . indicates the scholarly value of the entire series: an introduction setting the work in the context of Kierkegaard's development; a remarkably clear translation; and concluding sections of intelligent notes." ― Library Journal

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This volume contains a new translation, with a historical introduction by the translators, of two works written under the pseudonym Johannes Climacus.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press (April 21, 2013)
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Der Boandlkramer
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Introduction to Kierkegaard!
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
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Kierkegaard was many things. Among these, he was a philosopher, and a poet. He was a polymath like Goethe. The literary beauty of his writings are very clearly unmatched by any other philosopher!

Wittgenstein (!) said that Kierkegaard was the greatest thinker of the 19th Century--but that SK was too deep for him!

But fear not! This is a very short book that can be read in a single sitting--and now that I think about it, that's the best way to read this beautiful book.

And be prepared to be entertained as well as enlightened!

SK could be funny as hell!
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Brett D. McLaughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for the mature believer
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2009
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I was warned this would be a really tough book. I had to read several chapters twice before I could even get the sense of them, and one particular chapter took me a good hour to even catch a clue on. But, the important thing is this: there's a payoff.

I found Climacus really enjoyable, in the same way that C.S. Lewis is in "Mere Christianity" and Tim Keller is in "The Reason for God." He essentially reasons toward an active God who injects himself into humanity via an incarnation (which is, of course, only matched in Christianity). More importantly, Climacus forces a willing reader to consider their own concerns, and perhaps most of all, their own role in salvation.

Although I keep hearing that Kierkegaard was a staunch Armenian, this book reads almost like a treatise on irresistible grace, as Climacus again and again argues for the minuscule role of man in salvation. This book will push you, and taunt you at times. But it's rewarding, and if not classic, certainly valuable reading.
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Broos963
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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Definitely an interesting read. Beautifully written and sometimes even really funny. This book made me think a lot. I'm not a christian myself, but still really enjoyed reading this book.
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James
4.0 out of 5 stars but Kierkegaard had a great message.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2014
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It is not light reading, but Kierkegaard had a great message.
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Jeremy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013
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I loved the translation of this book, and felt drawn in to his style of writing. Many translated books come accross as boring but I found great dry humor in his work and enjoyed this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
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You cant go wrong.
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It was indeed wrapped in plastic, and FILLED WITH ANNOTATIONS AND UNDERLININGS. Ridiculous
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It was indeed wrapped in plastic, and FILLED WITH ANNOTATIONS AND UNDERLININGS. Ridiculous
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Christianity has its source support and meaning in God's revelation. Hegel went back to Platonic recollection, not beyond Christianity.
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