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Kierkegaard as Educator
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Kierkegaard as Educator explores the multifaceted approach of Søren Kierkegaard's authorship, emphasizing his role as an indirect educator through his rich and varied literary styles. Kierkegaard's work employs pseudonyms, dialectical perspectives, and intricate narrative structures to engage readers on multiple levels of their being—philosophical, existential, and spiritual. His writing is not simply didactic; it is a performative act, designed to provoke reflection and personal transformation. By weaving together the "what" and "how" of existence, Kierkegaard offers a form of education rooted in the individual's process of becoming. This self-reflective authorship draws readers into an active engagement with their own possibilities, embodying a Socratic model of teaching that relies on awakening the reader's inner capacities for self-discovery and growth.
Kierkegaard's educational philosophy stands apart from traditional systems of instruction, focusing instead on indirect communication that challenges individuals to confront their own limits and potential. He places himself within the lineage of great thinkers such as Socrates and Augustine, whose methods prioritize awakening over instruction. By utilizing irony, metaphor, and layered narrative forms, Kierkegaard addresses the reader as a complex, evolving being, navigating life stages and existential choices. His work underscores the interplay of possibility and limitation, inviting educators, thinkers, and learners alike to embrace the transformative power of language and communication. Ultimately, Kierkegaard's authorship serves as an enduring model for those seeking to foster self-awareness and personal development through the art of dialogue and introspection.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.
Kierkegaard's educational philosophy stands apart from traditional systems of instruction, focusing instead on indirect communication that challenges individuals to confront their own limits and potential. He places himself within the lineage of great thinkers such as Socrates and Augustine, whose methods prioritize awakening over instruction. By utilizing irony, metaphor, and layered narrative forms, Kierkegaard addresses the reader as a complex, evolving being, navigating life stages and existential choices. His work underscores the interplay of possibility and limitation, inviting educators, thinkers, and learners alike to embrace the transformative power of language and communication. Ultimately, Kierkegaard's authorship serves as an enduring model for those seeking to foster self-awareness and personal development through the art of dialogue and introspection.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- PART I Educating Subjectivity: Kierkegaard’s Three Socratic Postures
- Preface
- PART II Either/Or: Allegory of the Educator
- Preface The Paper Duel of Victor Eremita
- PART III Enabling Communication
- Preface
- Notes
- Index
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