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Kierkegaard's Emphasis on Individual Choice and Existence
TLDR Kierkegaard criticizes conformity to social norms and emphasizes the importance of making choices to maintain individuality. He suggests taking a leap of faith to shape one's identity and live a fulfilling life guided by personal beliefs.
Timestamped Summary
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Marx's focus on societal moral progress over individual moral agency is highlighted in his philosophy.
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Kierkegaard emphasized the importance of individual choice and existence in contrast to Marx's focus on historical processes.
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Kierkegaard criticizes individuals who get lost in endless possibilities and fail to make decisions, emphasizing the importance of taking action to truly be an individual.
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Being lost in the finite involves not considering enough possibilities and mindlessly conforming to social conventions or expectations, leading to a loss of individuality.
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Making a leap of faith, according to Kierkegaard, is the most reasonable act one can make to choose their own identity and individuality rather than being dictated by the world.
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Kierkegaard criticizes the transformation of Christianity into a herd mentality that devalues individuality and emphasizes the importance of religion in guiding individuals towards their true selves.
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The thought experiment presented involves creating a personal religion focused on designing the ultimate daily routine for success.
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Committing to a personal religion based on a set of behaviors can lead to living the best life possible by taking a leap of faith and choosing the type of person you want to be.
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