Abstract
In this paper, I look into the identity of the neighbour in Kierkegaard's Works of Love, whom I argue has not been identified adequately by previous interpreters. I propose to clarify the identity of the neighbour by contrasting her with the ethical other as presented in four alternative ethical theories. I then set out to reconstruct ethical otherhood in a comparative analysis of Aristotelian virtue ethics, Kantian deontology, Hegelian theory of recognition, and Millian utilitarianism. Ultimately, through a both close and - admittedly - productive reading of Works of Love, I interpret and discuss the fundamental features of Kierkegaard's neighbour over against these four positions.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Kierkegaard Studies Yearbook |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 73-103 |
Number of pages | 31 |
ISSN | 1430-5372 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Aug 2021 |