Søren Kierkegaard
Modern Denmark Existentialism
Biography
Danish philosopher, theologian, and cultural critic who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher.
Life Dates
Born: May 5, 1813
Died: November 11, 1855
Notable Quotes
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."
"The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays."
"Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom."
"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."
"Once you label me you negate me."