

After Socrates: Episode 19 - Gadflies, Socrates, Kierkegaard, and Jesus
7 snips May 8, 2023
In this discussion, philosopher Christopher Mastropietro delves into the intricate connections between Socrates, Kierkegaard, and Jesus. He examines how these figures symbolize counter-cultural ideals and the challenge of truly grasping Kierkegaard's complex writings. The conversation highlights the significance of intersubjectivity in philosophy, ethical dimensions of personal choices, and the transformative power of philosophical engagement. They also touch on the tension between public discourse and private introspection, promoting deeper self-reflection.
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Kierkegaard's Subjective Engagement
- Kierkegaard's writings pull you into a subjective confrontation rather than objective understanding.
- Encountering him means confronting your own inner thinking and responsibility.
Truth as Subjectivity
- Kierkegaard's idea of truth is rooted in subjectivity, involving transformation into a self related to the good.
- This truth demands an inward existential decision beyond mere propositional belief.
Despair and Authenticity
- Despair signifies being trapped between not accepting and not escaping oneself.
- Kierkegaard's truth demands sincerity beyond mere self-assertion or relativism.