Episode #078 - Marx and Kierkegaard on Religion Pt. 2
Episode #078 - Marx and Kierkegaard on Religion Pt. 2
The episode contrasts Marx’s focus on collective change with Kierkegaard’s emphasis on personal commitment. Marx saw morality as shaped by society, while Kierkegaard argued that true individuality requires decisive action and a leap of faith into a chosen way of life.
Further Reading:
The Essential Kierkegaard by Søren Kierkegaard, edited by Howard V. Hong and Edna H. Hong (2000)
Fear and Trembling by Søren Kierkegaard (1986)
Marx: A Beginner's Guide by Andrew Collier (2008)
See the full transcript here.
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