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Portrait of Judge William

Judge William

An ethical figure who defends social institutions and marriage against the slurs of the æsthete.

From "Selections from the Writings of Kierkegaard" by Kierkegaard, Søren

Core Belief

"The ethical life, with its clear directive, is superior to the æsthetic existence."

Worldview

The world has a place for law and order, and we should be responsible for others.

Personality

Eloquent, warm, and feeling, but somewhat unconvincing and tame in style compared to the æsthete.

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