Soren Kierkegaard Quotes

If the ethical - that is, social morality- is the highest ... then no categories are needed other than the Greek philosophical categories.

Soren Kierkegaard

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• If the ethical - that is, social morality- is the highest ... then no categories are needed other than the Greek philosophical categories.

  

  Soren Kierkegaard
  • Philosophy
  • Morality
  • Greek