The Notion of Spheres In Soren Kierkegaard: A Philosophical Insight

Abstract

The interchangeability of the word “sphere” with “stage” in the three stratas of life experiences of an individual in the writings of soren Kierkegaard raised arguments amidst the admirers of the works of soren Kierkegaard. While some scholars appreciate using the word ‘‘stage’’, others admire using the word “sphere” this wanton usage of stage and sphere hitherto culminated into an academic distortion. This amidst other distractions like the pseudonymous writings of some of Kierkegaard’s  works  have credited the texts of soren Kierkegaard as not achieving any real value, idealized and a retrospective picture of authorship. Consequently, posing a problem to understanding the Kierkegaardian texts and his mind.

This article tends to demystify the seeming shrouded darkness in understanding precisely the mind of Soren Kierkegaard. This article most verily makes easier to understanding the texts of Kierkegaard by eventually taking a position in the wanton usage of these words, ‘‘sphere’’ and ‘‘stage’’

Keywords; Spheres, Faith, Reason, Ethical idea