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After Socrates: Episode 19 - Gadflies, Socrates, Kierkegaard, and Jesus

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Exploring Exemplars: Socrates, Jesus, and Kierkegaard's Philosophical Tensions

This chapter analyzes Kierkegaard's unique philosophical distinctions between Socrates and Jesus, focusing on their shared characteristic of being 'atypos' and the critical differences in their embodiments. It further explores the tension between public perception and personal understanding of truth, emphasizing the ironic nature of their teachings and the role of introspection in confronting existential realities.

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