GG's interest in the philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard

[aq094@lafn.org (Marcelle Selig)]

There appear to be members of the f_minor group who are well-informed 
about philosophy (as well as music), and I would like to hear from any who
know about GG's connection with SK. The only two references I found 
included mention in one of the books about Gould, and the other in a
1967 interview with him by an Esquire Magazine reporter. GG often used 
the word "existentialist" in his writings, and that is one connection 
with SK's thinking. Also, GG had strong opinions regarding Protestant 
theology, another connection. GG surely would have approved SK's 
philosophy regarding free will. Indeed, SK may have validated GG's 
lifestyle, at least to GG's thinking.