Kierkegaard and Nietzsche | Giants of Existentialism

Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche provided the basic foundations of 19th century Existentialism. They can both be considered as the Giants of Existentialism.

Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasises the existence of the individual as a free and responsible agent determining their own development.

Kierkegaard (commonly regarded as the Father of Existentialism) and Nietzsche ended up savagely criticising Christianity, recognising that God no longer exists in the minds of most people. People live falsely religious lives and follow a herd mentality.

In much Kierkegaard and Nietzsche are alike, in the moral decline of society and the corruption of religion, in their existential orientation and in their psychological interests, however they were absolutely opposed on what it means to live a human life to the fullest. This is largely precipitated by Nietzsche’s complete disillusionment with religion in contrast to Kierkegaard’s continued faith in the existence of God.

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Kierkegaard

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⌛ Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
7:10 Roots of Divergence
9:37 Kierkegaard
11:27 Nietzsche
13:31 Our Present Course

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📝 Sources:

Altman, Christopher. (2003). Kierkegaard And Nietzsche: Contrasts and Comparisons.

Kellenberger J. (1997) Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. In: Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Library of Philosophy and Religion. Palgrave Macmillan, London.

Jan-Erik L. (2018) Kierkegaard and Nietzsche: anticipators and forerunners

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