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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The Demons
Book • 1995
The Demons is a novel that delves into the lives of a group of revolutionaries in a provincial Russian town.
The story revolves around Pyotr Stepanovich Verkhovensky, a cunning and manipulative figure who leads a secret society aimed at overthrowing the government.
The novel explores themes of ideology, morality, and the psychological effects of radical ideas on individuals and society.
It is inspired by the true story of a political murder in 1869 and critiques various 'isms' such as nihilism, socialism, and liberalism.
The plot is complex, involving multiple characters with diverse motivations, and it culminates in a series of tragic events including murders, suicides, and social upheaval.
The story revolves around Pyotr Stepanovich Verkhovensky, a cunning and manipulative figure who leads a secret society aimed at overthrowing the government.
The novel explores themes of ideology, morality, and the psychological effects of radical ideas on individuals and society.
It is inspired by the true story of a political murder in 1869 and critiques various 'isms' such as nihilism, socialism, and liberalism.
The plot is complex, involving multiple characters with diverse motivations, and it culminates in a series of tragic events including murders, suicides, and social upheaval.
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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson when discussing Dostoevsky's insights on human nature and the search for meaning.
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#448 – Jordan Peterson: Nietzsche, Hitler, God, Psychopathy, Suffering & Meaning
Mentioned by Douglas Messerli as a dark, comic, and grim writer whose works were republished by Sun and Moon Press.
Douglas Messerli; John F. Baker
