“After those cartoons came out,” Marino recalls, referring to the caricatures of the philosopher, “Kierkegaard’s whole life changed. He was much more isolated. ... He would have thought ...

Soren Kierkegaard (1813–55) is generally recognised as the first existentialist philosopher, but unlike many other existentialists, there is a strong theological vein running through his philosophy.

Unlike other philosophers of his time, Soren Kierkegaard was concerned with the individual’s sense of spiritual fulfillment and relationship to God. (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty ...

It sounds like a Monty Python sketch, but a performance dubbed 'Soren Kierkegaard - The Musical' is being used to teach the Danish about one of their most famous, and most misunderstood ...

Early in life, Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard was bestowed the nickname gaflen, or “fork,” for his talent at detecting weakness in others — and his taste for prodding at it.

For many, the mention of Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) brings to mind a Danish thinker faintly recalled from dim memories of an introductory philosophy class. For others, the name is immediately ...