In Vino Veritas, from Stages on Life’s Way
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In Vino Veritas unfolds as a series of speeches delivered at a fictional gathering of individuals, each offering their unique perspective on love. The speakers, including Victor Eremita, Judge William, Johannes the Seducer, Constantin, and the Young Person, represent diverse stages of life and approaches to love. Kierkegaard employs the theme of love as a springboard to explore fundamental questions about existence, faith, and the human condition. He satirizes societal norms and critiques traditional views of love, ultimately leading the reader to contemplate the subjective nature of truth and the importance of individual authenticity in the search for meaning.Book Details
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