REL 2001 : Kierkegaard Paradox Quiz
Document Summary
Kierkegaard introduces a paradox in the book that says, "the act of resignation does not require faith, for what i gain is my eternal consciousness. The act of resignation does not require faith, but to get the least little bit more than my eternal consciousness requires faith, for this is the paradox. " He is saying that faith is philosophical and basically something that is believed to be true, but not necessarily. He feels is if the act of faith is eternal and involves self-discipline and a love for an ultimate ruler in your consciousness. Then when he mentions resignation, he claims it does not require faith.
