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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

MM

Sep 4, 2016

Prof. Stewart is amazing! He is able to take very complex concepts and make them understandable to a neophyte like me. Thank you very much.

SC

Aug 2, 2021

Excellent discussion revealing much of Socrates' work along with a thorough introduction to the thinking of the importance of Kierkegaard.

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By Matthew F

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Jun 16, 2020

Balanced and well-informed take on the work of Kierkegaard

By Rosario M

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Nov 10, 2016

Wonderful course, very well explained. Professor is great!

By Geoff V

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Jan 18, 2016

Truly excellent course, Jon Stewart is a superb instructor

By Muhammad A

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Mar 7, 2021

Great introduction into the work and life of Kierkegaard.

By Remington C

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Sep 24, 2019

Great primer on Kierkegaard. Challenging and rewarding.

By Dallas C

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Nov 22, 2016

Fantastic survey course of Kierkegaard's life and work!

By Benjamin M

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Feb 15, 2016

The lecturer loves the subject and is very engaging!

By Елизавета Ш

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Nov 6, 2016

the course is a real masterpiece! thank you so much

By Marija Z

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Feb 25, 2019

A great introduction to understanding Kierkegaard.

By JG V W

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Aug 19, 2016

Great texts and lessons. Nice videos. Congrats.

By João A

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Jul 21, 2016

Congratulations, it has been very interesting

By Robert M L

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Jul 27, 2018

Wonderfully taught, could not do any better.

By JOHN Q

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Dec 5, 2015

great course and extremely well presented.

By Mehmet B

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Apr 7, 2023

Great Course, very rich and illuminating!

By Karen P

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Feb 3, 2019

Excellent course. Engaging. Learned lots.

By Refan A

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Oct 29, 2020

New Perspective of reading Kierkegaard.

By Arthur A

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Feb 25, 2016

Excellent course, excellent teacher.

By Jesus D M A

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Dec 31, 2020

One of the best courses, for sure!

By Artur L N

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Jul 7, 2020

Beautiful course! Congratulations!

By Beau C

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Jul 10, 2016

Invaluable. Brilliant. Priceless.

By Hana M

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Nov 12, 2015

Very thoroughly thought out course

By Валиев Г В

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Mar 22, 2018

Thank you, Mr. John Stewart!

By João F

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Mar 14, 2017

That course changed my life!

By Tarun K

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Oct 11, 2015

Well structured. Well paced.

By Ana M

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Jan 28, 2021

Indispensable! I recommend.