“Within the category of Kitsch we can thus distinguish between more and less successful paintings. Kitsch, too has its masterpieces.”
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Between Nihilism and Faith: A Commentary on Either/Or
'Between Nihilism and Faith: A Commentary on Either/Or' is a comprehensive analysis of Søren Kierkegaard's influential work 'Either/Or'. The commentary explores the complex philosophical ideas within the text, including the existentialist struggle between the aesthetic and ethical life, the concept of the leap of faith, and the existential despair that leads to nihilism. The book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Kierkegaard's thought and its implications for contemporary philosophy. more
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Source: Between Nihilism and Faith: A Commentary on Either/Or
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