Which of the following is not a description Kierkegaard uses to characterize "the public"?
A) A phantom
B) Concrete
C) The Leveling-Master
D) Created by the Press

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Kierkegaard describes "the public" as an abstract, non-concrete entity, emphasizing its lack of individuality and concrete reality. He uses metaphors like "a phantom" and "the Leveling-Master" to illustrate its amorphous nature and the role of the press in creating it, but he explicitly contrasts this with the idea of being concrete or tangible.

Which of the Following Is Not a Description Kierkegaard Uses