Socratic Irony and the Birth of Subjectivity

This chapter explores the significance of Socratic irony and its relationship to the development of a modern notion of consciousness. It discusses Kierkegaard's view on irony, particularly in relation to Socrates, and examines the distinction between irony and sincerity. The chapter also delves into the concept of Socrates' ignorance and Kierkegaard's interpretation of Socratic irony's polemical nature towards Greek culture.