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Kierkegaard's Philosophy on Authenticity and Anxiety
TLDR Kierkegaard delves into the significance of making choices that reflect one's true self to avoid getting lost in societal norms or infinite possibilities, highlighting anxiety as the overwhelming feeling of freedom's vast options.
Timestamped Summary
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Kierkegaard emphasizes the danger of losing oneself in life, highlighting the importance of making choices that align with one's true self to avoid being lost in societal conventions or infinite possibilities.
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Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom, stemming from the overwhelming prospect of having countless options to choose from in life.
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Kierkegaard describes the progression from dread to despair as a journey towards becoming a self, highlighting how most people remain in a state of despair by attempting to rid themselves of who they truly are.
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Despair, according to Kierkegaard, is like a hidden disease that can manifest in various ways, often leading individuals to tie their identity and self-worth to external, uncontrollable factors.
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Kierkegaard emphasizes the importance of facing internal emptiness and anxiety instead of distracting oneself with external activities or relationships to truly become a genuine individual.
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Embrace anxiety as a necessary part of becoming your true self, facing it head-on rather than avoiding it through external distractions.
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Kierkegaard emphasizes the importance of free choices and individual responsibility in contrast to Hegel's deterministic view of historical processes, setting the stage for existentialism.
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