Kierkegaard: The Leap of Faith — What It Is and Isn’t

Описание: Søren Kierkegaard is often associated with the phrase “the leap of faith,” but few ideas in philosophy are more misunderstood. The leap of faith is not irrational belief, emotional enthusiasm, or optimism in the absence of evidence. Kierkegaard meant something far more demanding.

In this video, we explain what Kierkegaard actually meant by the leap of faith and why he insisted that faith cannot be reached through reason, ethics, or gradual development. The leap marks a qualitative break — a commitment made without justification, guarantees, or certainty.

This episode explores:

Why the leap of faith is not belief under uncertainty

Faith as an existential commitment, not a doctrine

The limits of reason, ethics, and reflection

Why faith does not resolve anxiety or suffering

Commitment without justification or guarantees

Why the leap intensifies responsibility rather than relieving it

This is a core concept video in the Kierkegaard series. It shows why Kierkegaard believed that faith does not provide meaning, reassurance, or resolution, but demands that the individual commit to existence without explanation.

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