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Demons

Book • 1871
Demons, also known as The Possessed or The Devils, is a novel that critiques the political and moral nihilism prevalent in Russia during the 1860s.

The story is set in a fictional town that descends into chaos due to an attempted revolution orchestrated by Pyotr Verkhovensky.

The novel focuses on Nikolai Stavrogin, a mysterious and charismatic figure, and explores themes of ideology, murder, and the psychological and moral implications of atheism.

It was inspired by a real political murder in 1869 and combines elements of satire, philosophical inquiry, and psychological insight to depict how destructive ideas can influence individuals and society.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Stephen West
in relation to Camus's appreciation for Dostoevsky's work and his involvement in adapting "Demons" for the stage.
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Episode #224 ... Albert Camus - The Stranger
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Stephen West
to illustrate Camus's point about rebellion and the limits of justice.
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Episode #226 - Albert Camus - The Rebel
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Stephen West
as a complex novel exploring belief and non-belief in God, and the chaos of collective psychology.
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Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons
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Geoffrey Cain
as a novel about a society replacing God with ideologies.
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Mentioned by Jordan Peterson in relation to his discussion on Marxism as a theology and its accuracy in predicting the rise of totalitarian regimes.
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473. The War on Children & the Language of Deception | Logan Lancing
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Robert D. Kaplan
when discussing his reading habits and influences.
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Ep 198: Robert D. Kaplan on Crisis
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Brian Zahnd
while discussing his experience of encountering Jesus and the subsequent change in his perspective on the world.
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No Easy Alliance
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Arkady Ostrovsky
in relation to the current political climate in Russia, drawing parallels between Dostoevsky's work and Putin's regime.
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The Weekend Intelligence: Life and fate
Mentioned as another noted work by the author, alongside Crime and Punishment.
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Crime and Punishment - Book Summary
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John Givens
, discussing a key scene that illustrates Dostoevsky's approach to Jesus backwards.
John Givens, "The Image of Christ in Russian Literature: Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Pasternak" (Northern Illinois UP, 2018)
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Paul Seaton
as a spiritually insightful analyst of the totalitarian impulse.
Daniel Mahoney joins Larry Chapp and Paul Seaton to discuss his new book
Mentioned among Dostoevsky's greatest works of fiction, showcasing his mastery of psychological depth and narrative complexity.
Fyodor Dostoevsky – The Wisdom of a Genius
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Joe Parker
as a book that Dostoevsky wrote and sold out of his apartment.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky | The Darker the Night, the Brighter the Light (Republish)
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Arkady Ostrovsky
as a prophetic novel about a group of men intoxicated by a dangerous idea.
The Weekend Intelligence: Life and fate
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Michael Rowntree
to understand the biblical concept of the 'pit' in relation to demons.
Stop Saying This to Demons😈—You Won’t Find It in Scripture!
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Steve Dawson
as the book on Jim Gordon's life that he read.
Ep. 175 - Ken Coomer

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