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“Old age realizes the dreams of youth: look at Dean Swift; in his youth he built an asylum for the insane, in his old age he was himself an inmate.”

Quote by Soren Kierkegaard

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Either/or

This book delves into the profound implications of choices and their impact on an individual's existence, offering a critical examination of the complexities of decision-making and the philosophical underpinnings of human agency. more

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Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard

Søren Kierkegaard was a 19th-century Danish philosopher known for his existentialist philosophy and profound explorations of religious, ethical, and aesthetic issues. His ideas have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers and literature. more

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