Kierkegaard and Socrates

March 23, 2006

Professor Jacob Howland, McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa, presented chapters drawn from his book Kierkegaard and Socrates: A Study in Philosophy and Faith (2006). The colloquium began with commentary by Eugen Nagy, Ph.D. candidate at the Catholic University of America. Howland's book represents the first book-length treatment of Kierkegaard's views on ancient Greek thought through the figure of Socrates; in particular, the relation of pre-Christian reason and Christian faith are juxtaposed. The book is a watershed event in Kierkegaard studies and has important implications for contemporary discussions of the relationship between philosophic reason and religious faith.

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About Jacob Howland

Jacob Howland is the McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa. He specializes in ancient Greek philosophy and political philosophy, and he has also taught on nineteenth-century German philosophy, ethics, and logic. Howland holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Pennsylvania State University and a B.A. from Swarthmore College.

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Eugen L. Nagy is an independent researcher and lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Central Washington University. His research interests include comparative politics, international relations, European politics, and Western political thought. Nagy holds an M.A. from the University of St. Thomas and Ph.D. (ABD) from the Catholic University of America.

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