The history of American public address as a research field

Aly, Bower

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“…In addition, by 1900—almost 50 years after his death—Kierkegaard was practically unknown outside of Scandinavia and early translators misinterpreted and misrepresented his message as solipsistic, irrational, narcissistically subjective, and unconcerned with society and interpersonal relationships (Duncan, 1976). Kierkegaard’s introduction to the United States during the late 1920s and 1930s (Cotkin, 2003) corresponded with independent changes occurring within what we now call the communication discipline (Aly, 1943; Bochner & Eisenberg, 1985; Jeffrey, 1964; Macke, 1991; Robinson, 1988). Thus, as Kierkegaard’s thought infiltrated philosophy, English, and theology departments, communication was busily attempting to prove itself as a distinct academic discipline.…”

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Kierkegaard and Dialogue: The Communication of Capability

Herrmann

2008

Communication Theory

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Despite his claim that his work was rooted in Socratic dialogue, little attention has been given to the implications of Kierkegaard's ideas for communication. This article examines two aspects of Kierkegaard's philosophy of communication. First, it considers Kierkegaardian critiques of chatter, everyday talk, and the press and considers how these activities are involved in a process of objectification he called leveling. Second, this essay investigates Kierkegaard's distinction between the communication of knowledge (Videns Meddelelse) and the communication of capability (Kunnis Meddelelse). Finally, it situates Kierkegaard within the dialogic tradition and presents a variety of possibilities for exploring Kierkegaardian thought further within the communication discipline.

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