JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kierkegaard on Self, Ethics, and Religion: Purity or Despair by Roe Fremstedal (review).

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Philosophy, 2024, v. 62, n. 3. P. 513 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rumble, Vanessa 3 of 3

Abstract

Roe Fremstedal's book, "Kierkegaard on Self, Ethics, and Religion: Purity or Despair," provides a comprehensive analysis of the anthropological, ethical, and religious aspects of Kierkegaard's philosophy. Fremstedal argues for the similarities between Kant and Kierkegaard and explores how their anthropological assumptions shape their ethics and religious beliefs. The book also engages with contemporary scholarship on ethical issues in Kierkegaard's texts, contributing to larger discussions on moral psychology. While Fremstedal's interpretation emphasizes human autonomy, some critics argue that it neglects Kierkegaard's problematization of autonomy. Overall, the book offers a well-informed and carefully drawn analysis that challenges readers to reexamine their own biases. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Philosophy. 2024/07, Vol. 62, Issue 3, p513
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0022-5053
  • DOI:10.1353/hph.2024.a932366
  • Accession Number:178479019
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