Kierkegaard and the Legitimacy of the Comic

Understanding the Relevance of Irony, Humor, and the Comic for Ethics and Religion

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• Will Williams

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• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Philosophie

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Kierkegaard's perspective on the comic challenges the notion that it is merely trivial entertainment. The book delves into his profound interpretation of irony, humor, jest, and the comic, demonstrating their significant connections to ethics and religion. By rigorously analyzing these concepts, it highlights their vital role in Kierkegaard's broader philosophical and theological framework, suggesting that the comic is intertwined with serious moral and spiritual inquiries rather than being solely an aesthetic concern.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Hardcover