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Authors
- mohammad zoleikani 1
- Ali rezaeisharif 2
- Hosein ghamari 3
- ahmadreza kiani 4
- abdollah gholamreza kashi 5
1 Ph.D., Student, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil,Iran
2 full Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili.
3 full professor of counseling education department, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
4 Associate Professor, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. Ardabil,Iran
5 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences Farhangian University,Theran Iran.
Abstract
The aim of this research was to investigate the the theological-psychological themes of the meaning of life in Kierkegaard's perspective. The qualitative research method of thematic analysis was used. The field of study was the translated works of Kierkegaard, and the book "The Sickness Unto Death" was selected as a purposeful sampling due to receiving the most required data. The basic themes in this research were sin, repentance, perception of God, faith, prayer, awareness of despair, imagination, self-referential, and anxiety. The organizing themes were theological teachings and psychological tools, and the Global theme was Interconnection. The meaning of life is explained in terms of interconnectedness, where there is a deep and inseparable connection between theological teachings and psychological tools. Theological teachings provide a fundamental and profound framework for understanding the existential nature of man and explaining his relationship with absolute being. Achieving an authentic life requires a conscious and continuous effort by the individual. Kierkegaard, by providing psychological tools, helps man to take firm and effective steps in the process of searching for meaning and realizing himself. Finally, Kierkegaard emphasizes the essential role of religion in finding the meaning of life. He believes that psychological tools alone cannot provide a comprehensive answer to the meaning of life, and their use without a faith-based foundation leads to despair instead of finding meaning.
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