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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.
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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as one of the most troubling and most detailed examinations of resentment.


Joe Folley

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#974 - Joe Folley - Existential Philosophy, Nietzsche, Suffering & Self-Awareness
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as a precursor to "Crime and Punishment", highlighting similarities between the main characters.


Stephen West

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Episode #219 ... Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment
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as an author whose work reflects a deep engagement with nihilism.


Stephen West

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Episode #217 ... Religion and Nothingness - Kyoto School pt. 2 - Nishitani
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as an author whose works explore nihilism and the complexities of the human experience.


Stephen West

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Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground
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in the context of comparing its philosophical themes to those in Demons.


Stephen West

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Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons
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in relation to the concept of unhappiness and its relation to societal misery.


Douglas Murray

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#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
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in relation to socialist utopias and human nature.


Niall Ferguson

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138. Maps of Meaning 10: Genesis and the Buddha
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148. Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard (Existentialism)
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in relation to his work 'Notes from Underground'.

Sean Illing

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478. Heaven, Hell, & the Human Condition | Jack Symes
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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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, referencing the opening of Dostoevsky's novel and its exploration of self-harm.


Christina Pazsitzky

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Christina Pazsitzky On Teaching Comedians Philosophy
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as a cautionary tale on someone who doesn't want to be anyone's fool.

Daniel Hagler

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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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to illustrate the romantic rebellion against reason.


Marci Shore

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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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as one of the books she studied and analyzed in the book, talking about characters who express their anger about unfair situations.

Laura Otis

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Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019)
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in relation to bitterness and resentment.


Lex Fridman

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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)