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1. kierkegaard, soren aabye kierkegaard, soren kierkegaard

Danish philosopher who is generally considered. along with Nietzsche, to be a founder of existentialism (1813-1855)

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Søren Aabye (ˈsøːrən ˈɔːby). 1813–55, Danish philosopher and theologian. He rejected organized Christianity and anticipated the existentialists in emphasizing man's moral responsibility and freedom of choice. His works include Either/Or (1843), The Concept of Dread (1844), and The Sickness unto Death (1849)

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ˈSøren (Aabye) (ˈsøʀən) ; söˈrən) 1813-55; Dan. philosopher & theologian

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Danish religious philosopher. A precursor of modern existentialism, he insisted on the need for individual decision and leaps of faith in the search for religious truth, thereby contradicting Protestant rationalist theology. His works include Either/Or and Fear and Trembling (both 1843).

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