Søren Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher and the so-called “father of existentialism” was born today, May 5 in 1813. To celebrate, … More
Tag: existentialism
Doing Nothing
“Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday. I can’t be sure.” These are the opening lines of Albert Camus’s novel The Stranger. … More
Kierkegaard: A Responsible Philosopher?
Søren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855) is without a doubt the greatest Danish philosopher. The father of existentialism. In a very … More
When life blooms
I’m pleased to announce that my new book, When life blooms – Breathe with Jeppe Hein will be released November 28th. … More
How Should I Live?
Before I try to give a decent answer, I would like to emphasize that I’m glad the question is personal. … More
A Fragile Life
The main argument in Todd May’s book, A Fragile Life: Accepting Our Vulnerability, is that most of us would be … More
Kierkegaard’s True Love
In the twilight of Søren Kierkegaard’s life, he begins to question his own philosophical fundament. He did not plan this. … More