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Søren Kierkegaard
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Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813–1855)

Also known as: Anti-Climacus, Climacus, Kierkegaard, Sören Aaby Kierkegaard, Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, Sören Kierkegaard

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Known works

  • Frygt og Bæven
  • Enten-eller
  • Grave matters (2002)
  • Begrebet angest
  • The Scandal of the Gospels