Rasmus Nielsen
Illustration — a photo of Rasmus Nielsen Rasmus Nielsen (4 July 1809 – 30 September 1884) was a Danish philosopher and professor, as well as a critic of Søren Kierkegaard. Nielsen was the son of a farmer. He studied theology at the University of Copenhagen, starting in 1832 and graduating in 1837.
Rasmus Nielsen

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- Born
- 1809 · Roerslev Parish.
- Died
- 1884 · Copenhagen.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- writer · philosopher · university teacher
- Education
- University of Copenhagen · Viborg Katedralskole
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog · commander of the Order of the Dannebrog
- Languages
- Danish
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Illustration — a photo of Rasmus Nielsen Rasmus Nielsen (4 July 1809 – 30 September 1884) was a Danish philosopher and professor, as well as a critic of Søren Kierkegaard. Nielsen was the son of a farmer. He studied theology at the University of Copenhagen, starting in 1832 and graduating in 1837.
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Born at Roerslev Parish in 1809, died in Copenhagen in 1884.
Rasmus Nielsen studied at University of Copenhagen and Viborg Katedralskole. The recorded working language is Danish. Employment is recorded with University of Copenhagen. Positions recorded include rector. Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.
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- 1.Julia Watkin. The A to Z of Kierkegaard's Philosophy. Scarecrow Press. 179–181. 23 March 2010. 978-1-4617-3177-1.
- 2.Jon Stewart. Kierkegaard's International Reception. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. 5–6. 2009. 978-0-7546-6496-3.
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- Philosophical Propadeutic ( )
- The Logic of Basic Concepts or The Logic of Fundamental Ideas ( ), 1864
- The Philosophy of Religion ( ), 1869
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