Analysing the Concept of Religious Truth in Kierkegaard’s Existentialism

Abstract

Religion has been a central aspect of human life and culture for millennia, providing moral frameworks, community, and a sense of meaning. However, it also presents a range of complex problems that have been the subject of extensive philosophical, sociological, and theological analysis. The truth of religion encompasses a wide range of dimensions, including objective claims about the divine, subjective experiences of faith, cultural and historical contexts, ethical implications, and the necessity for interfaith dialogue. Understanding religious truth requires a nuanced and multifaceted approach that acknowledges the diversity of religious experiences and perspectives. While religion continues to play a vital role in the lives of many individuals and societies, it also presents substantial problems that require ongoing critical examination and dialogue. Addressing these issues is crucial for promoting tolerance, ethical progress, and global peace. In this work, the thoughts of a foremost existentialist philosopher Søren Aabye Kierkegaard on the concept of religious truth will be examined while also highlighting various other schools of thought on the subject. This work hopes to emphasize the recognition of Subjectivism as the more important necessity for truth albeit acknowledging the contributions of various other epistemological schools of thought.