| Magnús Eiríksson: A Forgotten Contemporary of Kierkegaard Contributor(s): Schreiber, Gerhard (Editor), Stewart, Jon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8763543907 ISBN-13: 9788763543903 Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Individual Philosophers |
| Series: Danish Golden Age Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.7" W x 9.1" (2.05 lbs) 478 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is the first anthology of writings to be devoted to Icelandic theologian and religious writer Magn s Eir ksson (1806-81). A contemporary of Kierkegaard, Eir ksson made a name (and enemies) for himself by being an outspoken advocate of tolerance and freedom of thought and conscience in matters of religion. This book aims to resurrect Eir ksson's thought for a new era, with contributions covering the key topics of his writings and offering insight into his historical and cultural background. By explaining Eir ksson's frequent disagreements with his contemporaries--including Kierkegaard--the contributors shed light on the period as a whole and offer a new perspective on religious thought in the Danish Golden Age. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stewart, Jon: - Jon Stewart is associate research professor at the Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre at the University of Copenhagen. |