Kierkegaard

A Beginner's Guide to the Core Ideas and Modern Relevance of Søren Kierkegaard, Including the Leap of Faith, Subjective Truth, and the Three Stages of ExistenceAlex Omberg

Length2h 30m

About this audiobook

This beginner's guide demystifies the complex and deeply personal philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard, the "father of existentialism." The book unravels his core concepts, including the famous "Three Stages of Existence" (Aesthetic, Ethical, Religious), the radical "Leap of Faith," and the provocative idea that "subjectivity is truth." It explores his profound psychological insights into anxiety and despair, not as pathologies, but as crucial catalysts for self-becoming. The guide also explains Kierkegaard's unique literary method of indirect communication through pseudonyms. By placing his ideas within the context of his own passionate and often tormented life, this book offers a clear and accessible pathway for anyone grappling with questions of faith, freedom, and the difficult but necessary journey toward an authentic existence.

Psychological

Gods and Mortals

Identity

Rebellion

Grief

Redemption

Journey

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

GenrePhilosophy, Biography and Memoir

Length2 hrs 30 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateAug 26, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

108. Subjective Truth: Passionate Inwardness and Personal Appropriation

2Preface

119. The Sickness Unto Death: Despair as the Human Condition

31. Introduction: The Lonely Genius of Copenhagen

1210. Repetition and Recollection: Time and Authentic Existence

42. Against the System: Why Kierkegaard Rejected Hegel

1311. The Individual Against the Crowd

53. The Aesthetic Stage: Life as Pleasure and Possibility

1412. Kierkegaard's Literary Method: Truth Through Pseudonyms

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64. The Ethical Stage: Duty, Marriage, and Universal Values

1513. The Father of Existentialism: Influence on Modern Thought

75. The Religious Stage: Beyond Ethics to Faith

1614. Kierkegaard and Modern Psychology: Anxiety, Depression, and Authentic Living

86. The Leap of Faith: Beyond Reason into Paradox

1715. Living Kierkegaardian: Faith and Authenticity in the Modern World

97. Anxiety, Despair, and the Becoming of the Self

18Conclusion: The Courage of Inwardness

About the author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg