How important is it to be an individual? To what extent? Include both an analysis and an assessment of Kierkegaard’s philosophy.

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TOPIC: How important is it to be an individual?

To what extent? Include both an analysis and an assessment of Kierkegaard’s philosophy. Use examples from The Sickness unto Death by Soren Kierkegaard. Recommended Resources: The Sickness unto Death by Soren Kierkegaard, Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy (online), Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (online), A History of Philosophy by Frederick Copleston, The Cambridge Companion to the philosopher __________ Questions to help guide your analysis: How does Kierkegaard describe despair? How pervasive is it? Who is best qualified to diagnose this sickness? Why? Why do we experience despair? What/who are we? What is our task? What is the cure for despair? Why? How important is it to be an individual? To what extent?