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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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AB

Jul 2, 2018

An excellent course on Kierkegaard's use of irony. The teacher is great and the lectures are very interesting. I loved the interviews and the views of Copenhagen. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Madrid!

GH

Aug 29, 2016

Really worthwhile and informative, in-depth review of Kierkegaard as a person, his life, and his works. Can be taken even if you've never touched philosophy before. Great production and selections.

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By Marcella L

Jan 21, 2021

Simply FANTASTIC

By Luca A

Oct 30, 2019

simply wonderful

By Carlos A S A

Oct 22, 2017

Excelente curso!

By Sunil K

Jan 12, 2016

Extremely useful

By Marcelo A

Sep 22, 2016

Maravilhoso...

By Igor F M P

Jan 7, 2017

Bom demais!!!

By Omacel

May 22, 2017

Outstanding!

By HIAGO A M

Nov 10, 2017

Excelente!!

By Ηρακλής Κ

Jun 12, 2017

AWESOME!!!!

By Gabriel V B

Feb 19, 2024

Excelente.

By Juan J C G

May 19, 2022

Excelente!

By TOMAS L R

Apr 14, 2020

Excellent!

By Diego R

Oct 9, 2017

Brilhante!

By KLEIN C D

Jun 20, 2017

Marvelous!

By Laís L

Feb 18, 2017

Excellent!

By Amanda S

Aug 28, 2016

Excelente!

By PATRICK D A S

Jul 29, 2016

Excellent!

By ELMER M P

Aug 30, 2022

thank you

By Kenneth G

Oct 22, 2017

Awesome!

By Kenner D

Jun 6, 2017

Mt bom!!

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By Manoj J

Jan 24, 2016

I loved the manner in which the course contents were delivered. The course teacher know the art of articulation. He knows how to teach complex ideas in a simple manner without loosing its essence of the argument. I was so immersed in his lecture, one full night I watched his lecture and finished 80% course material. I wish I could deliver a lecture like it. A big salute to an inspiring teacher.

By Angela R

Mar 25, 2020

This was a very interesting course. I have taken quite a few philosophy classes and this was by far the most difficult as it wasn't just really one just one person. It was as if I was taking a refresher class on Socrates as well as Kierkegaard and his views. I became hard to keep it straight about who thought what. But it was a ride worth taking in the long run and I learned a great deal.

By Galina G

Apr 12, 2017

Excellent course, most especially for the professor, whose lucid, well-cadenced lectures were more interesting and comprehensible than I would have thought before starting the class, given the subject. Reading Kierkegaard is not easy, and having a professor who presents the topic with such clarity is a gift.