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Concluding Unscientific Postscript to Philosophical Fragments, Volume 1 (Kierkegaard's Writings, Vol 12.1) Paperback – April 15, 1992

by Søren Kierkegaard (Author), Howard V. Hong (Translator), Edna H. Hong (Translator)
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In Philosophical Fragments the pseudonymous author Johannes Climacus explored the question: What is required in order to go beyond Socratic recollection of eternal ideas already possessed by the learner? Written as an afterword to this work, Concluding Unscientific Postscript is on one level a philosophical jest, yet on another it is Climacus's characterization of the subjective thinker's relation to the truth of Christianity. At once ironic, humorous, and polemical, this work takes on the "unscientific" form of a mimical-pathetical-dialectical compilation of ideas. Whereas the movement in the earlier pseudonymous writings is away from the aesthetic, the movement in Postscript is away from speculative thought. Kierkegaard intended Postscript to be his concluding work as an author. The subsequent "second authorship" after The Corsair Affair made Postscript the turning point in the entire authorship. Part One of the text volume examines the truth of Christianity as an objective issue, Part Two the subjective issue of what is involved for the individual in becoming a Christian, and the volume ends with an addendum in which Kierkegaard acknowledges and explains his relation to the pseudonymous authors and their writings. The second volume contains the scholarly apparatus, including a key to references and selected entries from Kierkegaard's journals and papers.

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"The definitive edition of the Writings. The first volume . . . indicates the scholarly value of the entire series: an introduction setting the work in the context of Kierkegaard's development; a remarkably clear translation; and concluding sections of intelligent notes." ― Library Journal

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In 'Philosophical Fragments' the pseudonymous author Johannes Climacus explored the question, What is required in order to go beyond Socratic recollection of eternal ideas already possessed by the learner? Written as an afterword to this work, 'Concluding Unscientific Postscript' is on one level a philosophical jest, yet on another it is Climacus's characterization of the subjective thinker's relation to the truth of Christianity. At once ironic, humorous, and polemical, this work takes on the 'unscientific' form of a mimical-pathetical-dialectical compilation of ideas. Whereas the movement in the earlier pseudonymous writings is away from the aesthetic, the movement in 'Postscript' is away from speculative thought.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press; Revised ed. edition (April 15, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 650 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691020817
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691020815
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.56 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.5 inches
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Soren Aabye Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian, generally recognized as the first existentialist philosopher.

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Chung Chi Hsu
5.0 out of 5 stars What is the meaning of suffering?
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It is your eternal happiness.
Dostoevsky said that the only thing I am dread of is not worthy of my suffering. Nietzsche's eternal recurrence is just reinventing the wheel. 禪宗，一食頃，一心靜處，入一相法門，the moment is eternity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seminal work in western philosophy
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This, along with The Concept of Anxiety, Fear and Trembling, and The Sickness Unto Death, constitutes Kierkegaard's major contribution to western philosophy and the beginning of existentialism. They have tended to be misread as direct philosophical statements by Kierkegaard, but they are in fact all attributed to pseudonymous authors designed to represent specific, and limited, points of view. That being said, these books are potentially life-changing, complex, and difficult, but the work required to apprehend them pays off.
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Ross James Browne
5.0 out of 5 stars A monumental work
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2003
This is Kierkegaard's most important work - the real meat of his writings. It is more difficult then most of his works and should be approached with caution, but it is absolutely essential to achieve a full understanding of Kierkegaard. Keep in mind that _Concluding Unscientific Postscript_ was originally written under the pseudonym of Johannes Climacus, the sceptical and pessimistic alter ego of the real Kierkegaard. Not to spoil the surprise, but in reading this book you should remember that much of what is being said is contradictory to Kierkegaard's real beliefs. In my experience reading this book, I only began to realize this gradually. This is because not EVERYTHING in this book is antithetical or diametrically opposed to Kierkegaard's real views; only portions of it are antithetical. Kierkegaard truly engages and challenges the reader by exposing views that make sense at first, but then after letting Climacus get riled up, his rantings and ravings become increasingly illogical and pessimistic. The challenge consists in discovering where the real Kierkegaard leaves off, and where the pseudonymous Johannes Climacus picks up. The reader must constantly be on alert for antithetical and contradictory statements, and must approach this book with a highly critical mindset. The end result is one of the most fantastically thought-provoking, creative, original, and entertaining books you will ever read. By forcing the reader to take this critical approach, Kierkegaard gives us an opportunity to formulate and fortify our individual beliefs in contradistinction to those of Climacus, forcing us to truly think for ourselves. The reader is bombarded with profound philosophical statements which are oten true and sensible, and can be proven consitsent with Kierkegaard's real beliefs. But sandwiched between these logical statements, Climacus will say something so off the wall that the reader must subject these statements to a critical re-evaluation. This is what makes the _Postscript_ such a profoundly thought-provoking and personally enriching experience.
One more thing to consider before you read this book: As I said, this book was written under the pseudonym Johannes Climacus. To fully understand the inner workings of this character, you must also read _Philosophical Fragments/Johannes Climacus_, which is the precursor to _Concluding Unscientific Postscript_. This first book helps the reader understand the pseudonymous and sometimes antithetical beliefs held by Kierkegaard's neurotic alter-ego. Taken together, the _Johannes Climacus/Philosophical Fragments/ Conlcuding Unscientific Postscript_ series is the be-all end-all philosophical work of the 19th century. It is a monumental achievement of epic proportions and will go down in history as the most important and profound work of literature to come out of Europe during that time period.
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Krysta
4.0 out of 5 stars ... that disagrees with Hegel in his text is a good read.
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Anyone that disagrees with Hegel in his text is a good read.
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GangstaLawya
5.0 out of 5 stars An original Christian
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2010
Kierkegaard should be read by Christians today just for his ability to inspire one to be a different kind of Christian. Kierkegaard is a profound thinker and this is perhaps the best translation available. The Hong's are outstanding scholars and are well known for their expertise on the topic of Kierkegaard. Christians of all denominations should read Kierkegaard so that they can get out of their narrow definition of what it means to be a Christian. This work is one of his many masterpieces. However, to call this work his best work is a difficult proposition to defend since all of his work is brilliant. It is the area of apologetics (a topic that Kierkegaard eshewed) that Kierkegaard can be fruitful inspiration for. The only one who seems to recognize this is Edward John Carnell, who wrote a book along these lines "The Burdern of Soren Kierkegaard."
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Answer
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2005
While devouring this book, I really felt that I was getting close to, quote unquote, "The Answer." That's how powerful it was on both me and, as I see, some of my fellow reviewers. So much of it has to do with making decisions, and making decisions is an integral part of Soren K's definition of truth. But you have to get at it subjectively, not objectively. There's one part where, let's say, you (the reader) are in prison, and you will get your head chopped off by the guillotine tomorrow. You are afraid, naturally. I, as your friend, can talk to you and say (objectively), "Oh, you're worried about the guillotine tomorrow. You see, it's very simple: you just walk out to the scaffold, put your head down on the slab of wood, making sure to put your neck in the appropriate neck hole; they will cut a rope, the blade of the guillotine will come down, your head will be chopped off, and it will all be over in a minute." You, the subjective decision-maker, do not see it in the same way.
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