Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was barely known in his own lifetime and his writings had little influence. Yet today, he is internationally accepted as one of the world’s greatest philosophical thinkers.

Here, Peter Vardy makes Kierkegaard’s often complex and difficult thinking accessible to a wide audience. He sketches a few of the central themes of Kierkegaard’s thought and gives the reader a feeling for the way he approaches problems and some sense of the breadth of his work. This is an ideal introduction to Kierkegaard for both students and the general reader.

Kierkegaard’s writings have fascinated and challenged many of the twentieth century’s greatest thinkers. In this most readable book, Peter Vardy skilfully unfolds why this is so . . . while at the same time relating Kierkegaard’s profound religious insights to many pressing issues with which people of the twenty-first century need to engage.
Dr Paul Rout OFM, Yarra Theological Union, Melbourne, Australia
This is a refreshingly accessible summary of Kierkegaard’s work and his enduring importance and relevance today. Peter Vardy distils the essence of this complex, challenging man, and stimulates a strong appetite for further study.
James Kidner, Director, The Coexist Foundation