Single Idea 22086

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature]

Full Idea

Kierkegaard insisted that the most important aspect of a human being is not reason, but passion.

Gist of Idea

The most important aspect of a human being is not reason, but passion

Source

report of Søren Kierkegaard (works [1845]) by Clare Carlisle - Kierkegaard: a guide for the perplexed Intro

Book Reference

Carlisle,Clare: 'Kierkegaard: guide for the perplexed' [Continuum 2006], p.1


A Reaction

Hume comes to mind for a similar view, but in character Hume was far more rational than Kierkegaard.