1 00:00:03,230 --> 00:00:01,429 Kierkegaard proposed that human 2 00:00:05,150 --> 00:00:03,240 existence passes through three distinct 3 00:00:06,950 --> 00:00:05,160 stages the aesthetic stage in this stage 4 00:00:08,930 --> 00:00:06,960 the individual seeks pleasure sensory 5 00:00:10,549 --> 00:00:08,940 experiences lives for the moment this 6 00:00:12,589 --> 00:00:10,559 stage is characterized by constant 7 00:00:14,150 --> 00:00:12,599 change and consistency the ethical stage 8 00:00:16,490 --> 00:00:14,160 is what comes next where you seek out 9 00:00:18,410 --> 00:00:16,500 responsibilities to society and adopt a 10 00:00:20,450 --> 00:00:18,420 more reflective objective approach to 11 00:00:22,010 --> 00:00:20,460 life seeking to do good the religious 12 00:00:23,570 --> 00:00:22,020 stage is the final stage where you 13 00:00:25,310 --> 00:00:23,580 strive for a relationship with the 14 00:00:26,929 --> 00:00:25,320 Divine and seek a deeper understanding 15 00:00:28,910 --> 00:00:26,939 to the meaning of life to the universe