Kierkegaard Philosophy in 9 Minutes - The Father of Existentialism

Kierkegaard's philosophy explained:

Søren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic, and religious author regarded by some philosophers as the father of existentialism. Much of his philosophy centered around the concept of how one lives as a ‘single individual’. This video will provide a brief overview of his core philosophy and some history about him.

0:00 Introduction
0:46 Truth in Subjectivity
1:36 The Father of Existentialism
2:09 Kierkegaard's Early History
3:20 'The Poet Philosopher'
4:16 Death & 'Angst'
5:50 The Stages of Individual Existence
7:01 The Teleological Suspension of the Ethical
8:22 In Conclusion

[ShamoaKrasieski-xmze]

Kierkegaard has become my favorite philosopher upon learning more deeply about his ideas and teachings.

[eaae]

Thanks for the video, good job in explaining complex ideas of Kierkegaard using simple terms.

[TannerPaladino]

Thank you for continual uploads!

Quality and compact content! Cheers 🍻

[shaco]

"Good job man!"

I lose it. ty Ben, amazing content as always

[ellenjayne]

love your videos! thanks for compiling such a great intro to kierkegaard

[TheFleshPrevails]

Love your stuff! Really makes it easy to follow!

[Phil]

Thank you Ben. Of all the philosophers, SK seems to home in on most on who I am, especially his ideas on subjective truth.

[adamlewis]

Helpful video and well presented. Thank you.

[cutlerrox]

Hey Ben, I'd love to see a very in depth video from you some time. Like one that was an hour long? I enjoy the shorter videos, but I think you might really make an impressive video with more screentime

[stevehenderson]

Cuts thru the haze and mystery of so many of the incomprehensible philosophers I've read. many thanks

[oreocarlton]

"Free indeed" made the best video on K in youtube, one of the few who understands him instinctually

[kallianpublico]

What is the difference between existentialism and individualism? Does the answer lie in how one comes to accept or "reckon" with ignorance? Whether it presents itself as a mental or physical barrier? If it is a mental barrier then ethics might help guide, if you have a good memory. If it is a physical barrier, then fatigue should be a trusted warning signal, if your constitution is sound.
Training the memory and physical exercise, that's all there is to it. Like brushing your teeth, you don't see the benefits when you're young but eventually you reap the rewards.

[ripelodeon]

Very well articulated and great information. Kierkegaard is the OG

[AlmightyAtlas]

I have been studying for my literature theory and criticism course in the college, the video has helped me greatly. "Good Job Man " ✌️

[MAX-twqz]

I love Kierkegaard, his journals took me on a journey of learning I still pursue.
However, my own intellect struggles much to comprehend.

[johnnysalter]

Thank you, very helpful. What translation would you recommend? What book to read first?

[walacenogueiraobeid]

Thank you very much for posting this video.

[klegios]

Any recomendation to start understanding kierkegaard more? i start reading kierkegaard with "Either/ Or" but i find it very complex at times, so is quite difficult to understand (sorry if my writting is kind of bad, but this is not my native language)

[jakelamaota]

I think the disagreement with Kierkegaard that you mentioned at the end of the video mostly comes from egos and closed minds. Gods word is universal, not just relating to Christianity but seemingly to every religions path to enlightenment. A complete letting go of any control that you think you might have in the world...not saying that you shouldn’t try in life but true freedom comes from knowing that this isn’t your world to control but instead having faith and respect for the forces that did create it.

[Rico-Suave_]

Great video, thank you very much, note to self(nts) watched all of it 9:10