By Soren Kierkegaard

When you hear the name Søren Kierkegaard, you might picture a somber philosopher brooding over the struggles of existence. But beyond that serious exterior was a lively, witty thinker who believed in confronting life’s absurdities with imagination — and yes, even laughter. Kierkegaard’s writings dive into the contradictions of life, but with a creative twist that makes them far from dull.

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