Chevron Left
Back to Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity by University of Copenhagen

4.8
stars
704 ratings

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

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.

Filter by:

101 - 125 of 219 Reviews for Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

By Rommel J P

Feb 23, 2016

Highly recommended. It's a self-paced course but you'll get more out of it by enabling deadlines to keep you on track.

By Carlos M R R

Aug 2, 2016

Really interesting, and despite being thought 200 years ago, the problems covered keep being relevant in our century.

By Sean R

Jun 18, 2021

Great presenter and enjoyable, well-organised course. Content easy to follow. Realistic and challenging assessments.

By Pablo I S M

Aug 16, 2017

This is one of the best courses I have ever had. It's well explained, it has interesting material and a great topic.

By John B

Aug 30, 2018

An amazing course that really gave me greater perspective on Kierkegaard and what inspired him throughout his life.

By Giorgos

Jan 17, 2021

Very well structured course with a plurality of means to communicate knowledge!

Good lectures from the Professor

By Rafael M

Mar 17, 2016

Nice course. We are diving into Kierkegaard´s mind. Thanks University of Copenhagen and thanks Prof Stewart.

By V K A

Jun 4, 2019

Learning Kierkegaard helps me reflecting myself critically, not academically but existentially/practically.

By MaryAnn B

Apr 19, 2016

Excellent. If this course is given again I will take it for credit. So sorry I didn't do it the first time.

By Ulrich H

Jul 18, 2020

Great course. It has given me a map of philosophy that will enhance my future study of the discipline.

By Nahor L

Dec 27, 2018

Esse curso ampliou meus conhecimentos sobre o filosofo dinamarquês. Minha experiencia foi fascinante!

By Rissa

Aug 31, 2017

Learned a lot from this. Enjoyed the pacing and overall flow of the different topics in this course.

By Adriano A P d C

Jan 3, 2016

Great! I definitely recommend it. I'd do any other course from these group, specially on Kierkegaard!

By Muhammad A

Aug 28, 2016

This is a challenging but immensely rewarding course on too many levels to even begin listing.

By Orlando O

Apr 5, 2022

Great course and one that makes you think seriously about truth and its implications in life!

By Indraj

Jun 6, 2021

A great platform for educating the people , learned scholars and fair way to get the course.

By Uilson C

Sep 4, 2016

Excelente Curso! Aulas muito interessantes e conduzidas com muita propriedade pelo Professor!

By Sandra F

Feb 17, 2017

This course is excellent, brings a lot of knowledge, reflections and is super interesting.

By Aliya S

Nov 17, 2022

great course! Thoroughly enjoyed learning the concepts. was an Illuminating experience!!

By Michal K

Dec 21, 2020

Very happy with this course. Professional and entertaining way to learn about philosophy

By Difei S

Mar 8, 2022

This is my first time participating in a course on Coursera and I'm really enjoying it!

By J R T

Jan 13, 2016

Quite good! the production is superb and the script also meticulous. Worth any minute!

By Danielle M R M

Sep 13, 2023

Curso excelente! Fundamental para aquele que quer conhecer as bases de Kierkegaard.

By Mollee P

Feb 21, 2016

Good preparation. In-depth explanation. Wild ranges of resources. Very impressive.

By Deleted A

Dec 22, 2015

Excellent Course, learned a lot, hope the person gives more courses in the future