Author: DENG Ding, Associate Research Fellow, Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Abstract:
In Heidegger’s view, as a precursor to the philosophy of existence, Kierkegaard’s thought cannot be categorized into any specific theology or philosophy; rather, it exists between theology and philosophy. Consequently, Kierkegaard is considered a “religious thinker”. Conversely, Heidegger’s characterization of Kierkegaard’s thought also applies to himself, as is particularly evident in his interpretation, critique, and transformation of Kierkegaard’s concepts of the eternity and the instant. This paper, based on such an “in-between” perspective, seeks to elucidate the issues of the eternity and the instant in Kierkegaard’s philosophical vision, while showcasing Heidegger’s criticism and ontological transformation of these ideas. From Kierkegaard’s philosophical standpoint, the paper also reexamines the inherent dilemmas faced by Heidegger’s “in-between” philosophy.
Keywords:
Instant, Eternity, “in-between”, Existence, God
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