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Kierkegaard, Communication, and Virtue : Authorship as Edification /

In contrast to some postmodern and deconstructionist readings, the author believes that the purpose behind Kierkegaard's writings is the moral and religious improvement of the reader. The author defends Kierkegaard against claims that certain features of his works, such as pseudonymity, indirec...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tietjen, Mark A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2013]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In contrast to some postmodern and deconstructionist readings, the author believes that the purpose behind Kierkegaard's writings is the moral and religious improvement of the reader. The author defends Kierkegaard against claims that certain features of his works, such as pseudonymity, indirect communication, irony, and satire are self-deceived or deceitful. This book reveals how they are directly related to the virtues or moral issues being discussed. In fact, the author argues, the manner of presentation is a critical element of the philosophical message being conveyed. Reading broadly in Kierkegaard's writings, he develops a hermeneutics of trust that illustrates Kierkegaard's aim to evoke faith in his reader.
Physical Description:1 online resource (176 pages).
ISBN:9780253008718