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by Sören Kierkegaard (Author)

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"Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing," by Sören Kierkegaard, is considered a devotional classic. Through irony, dialogue, and parable, Kierkegaard slices through the masks and fascades we construct that delude us into thinking that all is well with our soul. With the skill and precision of a surgeon's hand, Kierkegaard opens up the true condition of our motivations in life and faith. Kierkegaard is not afraid to stare in the face the dark side of our humanity. In "Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing" we see that only through this brutal honesty can we become our true selves and find healing. Kierkegaard boldly asserts that only by joining with providence and the Great Physician's hand can we "will one thing"--the good. The good is all that is true, eternal, and authentic. The good is all that comes from God. As with all of Kierkegaard's works, "Purity of Heart" makes for worthy reading which will provoke and challenge you.

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Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a prolific 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian. Kierkegaard strongly criticized both the Hegelianism of his time and what he saw as the empty formalities of the Church of Denmark. Much of his work deals with religious themes such as faith in God, the institution of the Christian Church, Christian ethics and theology, and the emotions and feelings of individuals when faced with life choices. His early work was written under various pseudonyms who present their own distinctive viewpoints in a complex dialogue. Kierkegaard left the task of discovering the meaning of his works to the reader, because "the task must be made difficult, for only the difficult inspires the noble-hearted". Scholars have interpreted Kierkegaard variously as an existentialist, neo-orthodoxist, postmodernist, humanist, and individualist. Crossing the boundaries of philosophy, theology, psychology, and literature, he is an influential figure in contemporary thought.

Paperback: 122 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 20, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9781449563868
ISBN-13: 978-1449563868
ASIN: 1449563864
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 35 customer reviews
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- #337 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Good & Evil
- #1698 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Philosophy
- #1833 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Religious

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Maxon A. Bruno

Content is great. Editing horrible.

November 22, 2011

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I'd say that when one is reviewing a book, they should focus on the content of the book. However, since several versions of a particular book may be available, then the reviewer should also take into consideration the quality of the translation and the editing.

It is with much regret that I must rate a book written by Kierkegaard 3 stars. I'd give it a lower rating, but since content is more important, the lowest I could give it is a 3. Here's why: The editor, whoever he may be, did a horrible job! There averages around 3 spelling/errors per page. When I first was reading the book, these mistakes were easily ignored since these things are bound to happen. However, as I flipped through the pages and found spelling error upon spelling error, they became distractions. Nowhere is this worse than with Kierkegaard's content. The Danish philosopher requires so much care and patience when reading, and when these errors spring up more often than Justin Bieber fan's, then it becomes an annoyance. If I would have known that this particular edit was awful, I would have spent the extra 6-7$ for a book that was actually edited.

Spelling errors aren't the only issue with the physicalities of the book. The actual font and ink is cheap. If you look closely, you can see that there are several white dots in each letter. This tells me a few things: 1. The printer was old, and 2. it was designed to cut corners (costs). Furthermore, there was no index. There is also no words on the spine, ya know, where the name "Kierkegaard" and "The Purity of Heart..." ought to be. So when you have it on the shelf, it's a blue book, a mysterious book, an unnamed book!

I also take issue with the translator's comment about calling Kierkegaard the "Danish Pascal". I felt that this was silly, but I understand that it can be a debatable topic. On a more positive note, the cover art is nice!

Since Kierkegaard's style must be preserved without these silly distraction, I say that you should buy a better version of the book. The Hong editions are far superior, but I think they don't have this particular work by itself; I believe you have to buy the book that this "mini-work" appeared in.

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Gerald W. Arcuri

The argument against double-mindedness

July 9, 2008

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In a world benighted by multi-tasking and information overload, Kierkegaard shows us the importance of single-mindedness. Christ was single-minded; his unswerving desire to do only the will of God the Father defined his life completely. If we wish to follow Jesus faithfully - if we wish to be holy - we must understand the necessity of willing only one thing. To will only one thing, which one thing is the good, is to be pure of heart. Kierkegaard shows that to will anything other than the good ( i.e., the very will of God ) is actually to will more than one thing, and to be double-minded. One of Kierkegaard's most convincing and accessible arguments in the philosophy of religion.

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Audi Ron

EVERYONE should read later Kierkegaard works at least one time ...

February 10, 2015

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EVERYONE should read later Kierkegaard works at least one time ... for then you shall be back for more! This man knew how to ruminate to conclusions of gold.

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James Myers

Game Theory Master

January 27, 2016

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Before "game theory" had any footing in Western culture K presented the best case, which still holds, concerning the games played in internal conversations concerning the "double mindedness" of human beings. A must read for those who explore inner space. And, as K advises, read it aloud, so you can here in your own tone of voice your efforts spin the case.

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Important and life-changing

July 2, 2016

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The ideas expressed by Kierkegaard in this book are important and life-changing for anyone who will apply them to their life.

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I love the aesthetic of the book and the concepts within ...

July 16, 2017

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Has some formatting errors. Likely wasn't edited well. Otherwise, I love the aesthetic of the book and the concepts within it. Repetitive at times, but redundancy isn't always bad.

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RCLloyd

Five Stars

September 4, 2017

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An excellent book from a remarkable thinker.

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Keith D. Stottlemyer

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November 12, 2016

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What a wonderful mind wrote this work. So relevant in the age of social media and 24 hours news. This book would be difficult for a Millennial or any identified 'group'.

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