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By Ken Krimstein Katie: Thanks, Al. And now, I'm very excited to have with us this morning one of the most important philosophers in all of human history. Good morning Soren Kierkegaard. Soren: Yes. Katie: Katie Couric and Kierkegaard. Talk about alliteration! Soren: Sorry? Katie: Anyhow, Your new book is called The Concept of Dread. Eeesh! Dread? Isn't that a little bit of, you know, a downer? Was there any pressure, you know, from the brass at the publisher to lighten up the title? Soren: There was some talk of using the term "Angst," from the original German. Evidently it has some currency in American English. Katie: But you stuck to your guns. Stayed true to yourself. Held the course. Way to go! You know, I minored in philosophy in college. Fascinating stuff. All about life, and death, loving thy neighbor, you must find it all really exciting? Soren: Well, the so called "Golden Rule," as a manifestation of the fall of man, is a particularly challenging topic in metaphysics, as well as theology. Katie: Uh-huh. Well, Al here, his philosophy is simple, never renegotiate your contract without a lawyer present. Isn't that right Al? Al: And steer clear of complex carbs. Soren: Could we, perchance, get back to discussing the book? Katie: Oh, of course. Well, you must be totally psyched, with the paperback relase fo your book and all. How does that make you FEEL? Soren: Man is a synthesis of body and spirit, of temporal and eternal, of finite and infinite, of necessity and freedom. Katie: That is SO exciting. Now, there have been rumors, but I thought I'd just come out and ask you bluntly, is it true that Johnny Depp is going to be playing you in the film adaptation? Or, dare we even mention it, could it even be Leonardo? Soren: What I really need to come to terms with myself about, is what am I to do, not about what am I to know, except insomuch as knowledge must precede every act. Katie: Fantastic! Now, tell me a little about what you do to relax? When you're not pondering so hard? Golf? Pilates? Video Games? Soren: I realize the emptiness of a purely aesthetic life, yet nevertheless cling desperately to it, well knowing that it can lead only to despair. Katie: How interesting! Soren: It is a matter of understanding my destiny, of seeing what the Divinity actually wants me to do--what counts is to find a truth, which is true for me, to find that idea for which I will live and die. Katie: OK, now, I've simply got to ask, your love life? How's it going? I mean, is there a woman behind all this ruffled brow business? You can tell me. Soren: I'd really rather not go into that if you don't mind. Katie: Uh-huh, of course you wouldn't. Soren: My book really has some very challenging ideas in it that I would like to... Katie: Fine. Fine. Well, that's about all the time we have. Good luck Soren, I'm sure your book is going to be a fabulous smash -- for people who are into cosmic dread that is. Stay tuned, after the break let's find out where in the world is Matt Lauer? Where do you think he is Soren? Any ideas? Soren: Actually, no. If you would like to link to this story, please use this link | ||
