
Kierkegaard and the Treachery of Love
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Philosophy
Format
Paperback
Pages
236
Language
English
Published
Aug 26, 2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521893119
ISBN-13
9780521893114
Description
This insightful exploration delves into the complex nature of love as articulated by Kierkegaard. The author, Amy Laura Hall, presents a thorough examination of the philosophical dimensions of love, particularly its deceptive and treacherous aspects. By analyzing Kierkegaard's writings, Hall reveals how love can undermine personal integrity and lead one into moral quandaries.
Through rich interpretation and critical analysis, the book uncovers the intricate relationship between love, desire, and existential choice. Hall engages with Kierkegaard’s thoughts, illustrating how love often demands sacrifices that can conflict with individual authenticity and truth.
The work not only serves as a deep philosophical inquiry but also resonates with personal experiences of love's complexities. Readers are invited to reflect on their own understandings of affection and fidelity, prompting a reconsideration of what it means to love deeply yet authentically in a world filled with contradictions.
Through rich interpretation and critical analysis, the book uncovers the intricate relationship between love, desire, and existential choice. Hall engages with Kierkegaard’s thoughts, illustrating how love often demands sacrifices that can conflict with individual authenticity and truth.
The work not only serves as a deep philosophical inquiry but also resonates with personal experiences of love's complexities. Readers are invited to reflect on their own understandings of affection and fidelity, prompting a reconsideration of what it means to love deeply yet authentically in a world filled with contradictions.
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