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Kierkegaard wrote under pseudonyms and in riddles, so the order matters: a good biography or introduction first to grasp his project, then guided reads of the major works on anxiety, faith, and the self, then the harder texts. Diving into Fear and Trembling without knowing his indirect method is bewildering, so a good path moves from context, to the guided works, to the primary texts read closely.

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How should I approach learning understanding kierkegaard?
Kierkegaard wrote under pseudonyms and in riddles, so the order matters: a good biography or introduction first to grasp his project, then guided reads of the major works on anxiety, faith, and the self, then the harder texts. Diving into Fear and Trembling without knowing his indirect method is bewildering, so a good path moves from context, to the guided works, to the primary texts read closely.
What's a good book to start understanding kierkegaard with?
A strong starting point is Either/Or by Søren Kierkegaard. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after understanding kierkegaard?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Understanding Schopenhauer, Understanding Spinoza, Understanding Heidegger.

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