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Ep. 329: Kierkegaard on Irony (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Kierkegaard's Views on Irony and Socratic Irony

This chapter explores Kierkegaard's perspective on irony and its connection to subjectivity. It delves into the different types of irony, including Socratic irony, and the contrasting interpretations of Socrates by Plato and Xenophon. The chapter also discusses the influence of Socratic irony on societal norms and the potential threat it poses to established social and political orders.

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