Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in every generation may not come that far, but none comes further.
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All essential knowledge relates to existence, or only such knowledge as has an essential relationship to existence is essential knowledge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Essential knowledge is that which is fundamentally connected to the nature of existence.
In this quote, Kierkegaard emphasizes that true knowledge is intrinsically linked to the concept of existence. He suggests that only knowledge that influences or relates to our understanding of existence can be deemed essential, highlighting the importance of existential inquiry in the pursuit of understanding life and reality.
Themes
KnowledgeExistencePhilosophyUnderstandingEssential
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing existentialism.
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