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Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity
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It is often claimed that relativism, subjectivism and nihilism are typically modern philosophical problems that emerge with the breakdown of traditional values, customs and ways of life. The result is the absence of meaning, the lapse of religious faith, and feeling of alienation that is so widespread in modernity. The Danish thinker Søren Kierkegaard (1813-55) gave one of the most penetrating analyses of this complex phenomenon of modernity. But somewhat surprisingly he seeks insight into it not in any modern thinker but rather in an ancient one, the Greek philosopher Socrates. In this course created by former associate professor at the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Jon Stewart, we will explore how Kierkegaard deals with the problems associated with relativism, the lack of meaning and the undermining of religious faith that are typical of modern life. His penetrating analyses are still highly relevant today and have been seen as insightful for the leading figures of Existentialism, Post-Structuralism and Post-Modernism.

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  • Lecture 1:1 Course Introduction
  • Lecture 1:2 Course Introduction
  • Lecture 1:3 Course Introduction

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  • Course Introduction

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  • Lecture 2:1 Kierkegaard, Martensen and Hegelianism
  • Lecture 2:2 Kierkegaard, Martensen and Hegelianism
  • Lecture 2:3 Kierkegaard, Martensen and Hegelianism

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  • Kierkegaard, Martensen and Hegelianism

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  • Lecture 3.1 Kierkegaard’s View of Socrates
  • Lecture 3.2 Kierkegaard’s View of Socrates
  • Lecture 3.3 Kierkegaard’s View of Socrates

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  • Kierkegaard’s View of Socrates

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  • Lecture 4.1 Kierkegaard, Heiberg and History
  • Lecture 4.2 Kierkegaard, Heiberg and History
  • Lecture 4.3 Kierkegaard, Heiberg and History

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  • Kierkegaard, Heiberg and History

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  • Lecture 5.1 Kierkegaard, Møller and Schlegel
  • Lecture 5.2 Kierkegaard, Møller and Schlegel
  • Lecture 5.3 Kierkegaard, Møller and Schlegel

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  • Kierkegaard, Møller and Schlegel

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  • Lecture 6.1 The Trip to Berlin and the Beginning of the Authorship
  • Lecture 6.2 The Trip to Berlin and the Beginning of the Authorship
  • Lecture 6.3 The Trip to Berlin and the Beginning of the Authorship

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  • The Trip to Berlin and the Beginning of the Authorship

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  • Lecture 7.1 The Development of the Pseudonymous Works
  • Lecture 7.2 The Development of the Pseudonymous Works
  • Lecture 7.3 The Development of the Pseudonymous Works
  • Lecture 7.4 The Development of the Pseudonymous Works

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  • The Development of the Pseudonymous Works

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  • Lecture 8.1 The 2nd Half of the Authorship and the Attack on the Church
  • Lecture 8.2 The 2nd Half of the Authorship and the Attack on the Church
  • Lecture 8.3 The 2nd Half of the Authorship and the Attack on the Church
  • Lecture 8.4 The 2nd Half of the Authorship and the Attack on the Church

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  • The 2nd Half of the Authorship and the Attack on the Church

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Delve into the complexities of modernity with "Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity." Explore how Kierkegaard addresses relativism, loss of meaning, and the erosion of faith through the lens of Socratic philosophy. Taught by former associate professor Jon Stewart, this foundational course offers deep insights relevant to Existentialism and Post-Modernism. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, it's ideal for learners interested in philosophy and modern existential dilemmas.

Jon Stewart, PhD, Dr theol & phil
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Jon Stewart, PhD, Dr theol & phil