FAQ About Søren Kierkegaard
What is Kierkegaard's concept of 'the aesthetic stage'?
The 'aesthetic stage' in Kierkegaard's philosophy refers to a way of life focused on sensory enjoyment, pleasure, and personal satisfaction. Individuals in this stage seek to avoid commitment and responsibility, living for the moment and pursuing transient pleasures. Kierkegaard believed that this stage, while initially satisfying, ultimately leads to dissatisfaction and despair, prompting a transition to higher stages of existence.
