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Mentioned in 11 episodes
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.
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 11 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.
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
Mentioned by Stephen West as a complex novel exploring belief and non-belief in God, and the chaos of collective psychology.
Stephen West as a complex novel exploring belief and non-belief in God, and the chaos of collective psychology.286 snips
Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons
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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Brian Zahnd while discussing his experience of encountering Jesus and the subsequent change in his perspective on the world.
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.
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
Mentioned among Dostoevsky's greatest works of fiction, showcasing his mastery of psychological depth and narrative complexity.
Fyodor Dostoevsky – The Wisdom of a Genius
Mentioned by Arkady Ostrovsky as a prophetic novel about a group of men intoxicated by a dangerous idea.
Arkady Ostrovsky as a prophetic novel about a group of men intoxicated by a dangerous idea. The Weekend Intelligence: Life and fate
Recommended by 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!
