PHIL 7762 Soren Kierkegaard

Name: Soren Kierkegaard
Rating: 3.95 (21 reviews)

This course will deal primarily with the early pseudonymous writings of Soren Kierkegaard. The following topics will be emphasized: (1) the function of irony and indirect communication in the pseudonymous works, (2) Kierkegaard's conception of freedom and subjectivity, and (3) the nature of the relationship which Kierkegaard posits between reason, autonomy, and faith.

Course overview

Department: Philosophy
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Graduate
Offered: Periodically in the Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites: Undergraduates require permission.

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

3.95 / 5

Based on 21 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Vanessa Rumble
Fall 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.24/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Vanessa Rumble · Gasson Hall 210 TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered