Author:
LUO Xinbei, Ph. D. Candidate, School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China.
Abstract:
The concept of repetition serves as the starting point and fulcrum of Kierkegaard's theory of existence. Its establishment marks the shift in modern philosophy from traditional metaphysics to the theory of existence, which may be considered the genesis of existentialism. Nevertheless, due to the obscurity and complexity of the concept of repetition itself, contemporary academia has not yet adequately addressed this topic. Existing studies are confined to the book Repetition while neglecting other key texts such as Philosophical Fragments and Fear and Trembling. This paper, based on multiple works by Kierkegaard, endeavors to elucidate the dual connotations of repetition and their internal logic, thus demonstrating its significance in freedom, faith and the spiritual development of the individual. An investigation of the concept of repetition in contemporary China, concerning its unique inspiration for the issue of subjectivity, will provide new avenues for philosophical discourse in the context of globalization.
Keywords:
Repetition, Movement, Rebirth, Freedom, Faith
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