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Mentioned in 28 episodes

Notes from Underground

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Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground" is a novella that delves into the mind of an unnamed narrator, a bitter and alienated individual who rails against reason and societal norms.

The work is considered a precursor to existentialist literature, exploring themes of isolation, nihilism, and the human condition.

Dostoevsky's masterful use of first-person narration allows readers to experience the narrator's turbulent thoughts and emotions.

The novella's exploration of free will and the complexities of human psychology continues to resonate with readers today.

Its influence on literature and philosophy is undeniable, shaping the works of later writers and thinkers.

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Mentioned in 28 episodes

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Joe Folley
as one of the most troubling and most detailed examinations of resentment.
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#974 - Joe Folley - Existential Philosophy, Nietzsche, Suffering & Self-Awareness
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Stephen West
as a precursor to "Crime and Punishment", highlighting similarities between the main characters.
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Episode #219 ... Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment
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Stephen West
as an author whose work reflects a deep engagement with nihilism.
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Episode #217 ... Religion and Nothingness - Kyoto School pt. 2 - Nishitani
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Stephen West
as an author whose works explore nihilism and the complexities of the human experience.
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Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground
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Stephen West
in the context of comparing its philosophical themes to those in Demons.
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Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons
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Douglas Murray
in relation to the concept of unhappiness and its relation to societal misery.
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#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
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Niall Ferguson
in relation to socialist utopias and human nature.
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404. A Podcast About the End of the World | Dr. Niall Ferguson
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson for his exploration of human nature and the potential for perversity, even in utopian settings.
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138. Maps of Meaning 10: Genesis and the Buddha
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a work exploring nihilism.
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148. Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard (Existentialism)
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Sean Illing
in relation to his work 'Notes from Underground'.
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How to feel alive
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in relation to his critique of reductionist rationalism.
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478. Heaven, Hell, & the Human Condition | Jack Symes
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in relation to a quote about human nature and the pursuit of chaos.
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Biblical Series: The Great Sacrifice Abraham and Isaac
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in relation to his views on utopian visions and human nature.
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Biblical Series: The Phenomenology of the Divine
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Christina Pazsitzky
, referencing the opening of Dostoevsky's novel and its exploration of self-harm.
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Christina Pazsitzky On Teaching Comedians Philosophy
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Daniel Hagler
as a cautionary tale on someone who doesn't want to be anyone's fool.
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Daniel Hagler and Aryeh Englander: Can Jews Who Stay Talk With Jews Who Left? [OTD 2/3]
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Marci Shore
to illustrate the romantic rebellion against reason.
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Class 3: The Legacy of Romanticism
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book containing a powerful critique of the idea of utopia.
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E328 Dr. Jordan Peterson
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Laura Otis
as one of the books she studied and analyzed in the book, talking about characters who express their anger about unfair situations.
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Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019)
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Lex Fridman
in relation to bitterness and resentment.
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#230 – Kelsi Sheren: War, Artillery, PTSD, and Love
Suggested as a good starting point to get someone hooked on Russian literature because it is the most provocative.
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John Givens, "The Image of Christ in Russian Literature: Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pasternak" (Northern Illinois UP, 2018)

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