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An Exploration of Proverbial Wisdom in the Parables of Kierkegaard

Dr. Dipak P. Ganmote

Abstract

In this article, I have tried to explore the proverbial wisdom stated in the parables of Kierkegaard. I have collected proverbs in the book Parables of Kierkegaard edited by Thomas C. Oden. Parables are unique from other types of short stories as they are told by the person practicing religious duties. Therefore, it is essential to study the proverbs to interpret the wisdom. It is crucial to describe the context in which the proverbs are used; hence, I have explored the contexts of the proverbs. The contextualization gives us an idea of whether the proverbs relate to mythological, cultural, traditional, environmental, or religious aspects. It is essential to look at these contexts to study wisdom derived from them. Thus, I have tried to explore the wisdom that proverbs convey through the parables. Kierkegaard starts the parables with questions and the parables include proverbs stating the moral advice to the people either by a learned person or a philosopher. The wisdom mentioned in the parables gives a universal moral message to the general public so that they become wise.

Keywords: Folklore, Kierkegaard, Parables, Proverbs Stories, Wisdom

Introduction

Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) is known to be the first Christian existentialist philosopher, poet, critic, and theologian from Denmark. He has written many moral, ethical, and religious texts using metaphor and irony. His writing exhibited his liking for parables which earned him a prominent name in writing parables, stories, and metaphors. His parables are so impressive that they are remarkably memorable compared to any other genre he wrote. He has been exceptional in parabolic communication in his exemplary parables. His technique of indirect communication through parables makes his parables so impressive. His style of storytelling is unique therefore, it becomes an encapsulating form. Oden states that interpreting Kierkegaard’s parables takes the turn of parables interpreting us (ix). The parables he wrote make the readers self-aware, instilling ethical and philosophical perception so they can experience an authentic human existence.

The proverbs in the parables of Kierkegaard fulfill the aim with which he wrote them. They extend spiritual, moral, and philosophical wisdom to the readers. Kierkegaard has successfully used proverbs in his parables. It is, therefore, necessary to study the proverbs in these parables to explore the wisdom expressed through the proverbs. I have interpreted the proverbs in the light of parables and derived the intended message from both the parables and the proverbs.

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Dr. Dipak P. Ganmote
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SKN, Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pandharpur, Solapur, Maharashtra, India
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