Kierkegaard's Concluding Unscientific Postscript
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Author Description
Søren Kierkegaard's Concluding Unscientific Postscript has provoked a lively variety of divergent interpretations for a century and a half. It has been both celebrated and condemned as the chief inspiration for twentieth-century existential thought, as a subversive parody of philosophical argument, as a critique of mass society, as a forerunner of phenomenology and of postmodern relativism, and as an appeal for a renewal of religious commitment. These new essays written by international Kierkegaard scholars offer a plurality of critical approaches to this fundamental text of existential philosophy. They cover hotly debated topics such as the tension between the Socratic-philosophical and the Christian-religious; the identity and personality of Kierkegaard's pseudonym 'Johannes Climacus'; his conceptions of paradoxical faith and of passionate understanding; his relation to his contemporaries and to some of his more distant predecessors; and, last but not least, his pertinence to our present-day concerns
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THE THESIS
This collection examines the multifaceted and often contradictory interpretations of Søren Kierkegaard's seminal work, 'Concluding Unscientific Postscript'. The essays explore how this foundational text of existential philosophy has been viewed as a catalyst for existential thought, a critique of societal norms, a precursor to modern philosophical movements, and a call for religious devotion. The book delves into specific debates surrounding the relationship between Socratic philosophy and Christian faith, the persona of the pseudonym 'Johannes Climacus', Kierkegaard's concepts of faith and understanding, and his relevance to contemporary issues.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of the tension between Socratic-philosophical and Christian-religious thought.
- Exploration of the identity and personality of Kierkegaard's pseudonym, 'Johannes Climacus'.
- Examination of Kierkegaard's conceptions of paradoxical faith and passionate understanding.
- Discussion of Kierkegaard's relationships with his contemporaries and predecessors.
- Assessment of Kierkegaard's pertinence to present-day concerns.
- Multiple critical approaches to a fundamental text of existential philosophy.
- Diverse interpretations of a work that has provoked debate for over a century.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection of essays by international Kierkegaard scholars offers a plurality of critical approaches to 'Concluding Unscientific Postscript'. The work has historically provoked divergent interpretations, being lauded as a chief inspiration for existential thought while also being condemned as a parody or critique of mass society. The essays cover hotly debated topics, reflecting the enduring complexity and influence of Kierkegaard's text. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these varied critical perspectives.
Page Count:
258
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
ISBN-10:
052189798X
ISBN-13:
9780521897983
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
Existentialism
Religious Philosophy
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