Kierkegaard and the Rise of Modern Psychology

This book investigates the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard''s (1813�1855) contributions to our understanding of psychology. In Kierkegaard''s historical context, psychology was challenged from both scientific and philosophical perspectives. Kierkegaard considered psychology a core discipline central to his understanding of metaphysics as well as theology.The first part examines Kierkegaard an...