The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 329: Kierkegaard on Irony (Part Three/Closereads Part One)

Mark and Wes Closeread the conclusion to Soren Kierkegaard's On the Concept of Irony (1841), "Irony as a Controlled Element, the Truth of Irony." The discussion starts with the role of irony in good art, and then moves on to discuss the proper role of irony as an existential strategy in a well-grounded, thoughtful life. To get all Part Three PEL episodes, plus paywalled vintage episodes, Nightcaps, and all PEL episodes ad-free, become a PEL supporter at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/membership-options/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a>. Signing up to support Closereads: Philosophy with Mark and Wes at <a href="https://patreon.com/closereadsphilosophy" rel="noopener" target="_blank">patreon.com/closereadsphilosophy</a> will get you access to 20+ recordings like this, including (soon) the direct sequel to this one.

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