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Mentioned in 18 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.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

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.

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Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons

Mentioned by

Stephen West

to illustrate Camus's point about rebellion and the limits of justice.

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Episode #226 - Albert Camus - The Rebel

Recommended by

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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Mentioned by

Robert D. Kaplan

when discussing his reading habits and influences.

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Ep 198: Robert D. Kaplan on Crisis

Mentioned by

Michael Heiser

as an exploration of the powers of darkness through the lens of three rebellions.

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Dr. Michael Heiser on Demonology, Fallen Angels, and Spiritual Warfare (REPLAY)

Mentioned by Fyodor Dostoevsky as a work of art that humanizes man in the lump.

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Why the Lack of Beauty is Destroying Society

Mentioned by

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

Mentioned by

Jimmi Boyo

, referencing Dostoevsky's novel when describing the moral justifications during periods of significant change in society.

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Mentioned by

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 by

Michael Heiser

when describing the Genesis 6 account and the problem of depravity.

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Mentioned when discussing Kirilov's idea that 'everything is good' as a contrast to Zosima's perspective.

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Mentioned as another noted work by the author, alongside Crime and Punishment.

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Mentioned by

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)

Mentioned by

Paul Seaton

as a spiritually insightful analyst of the totalitarian impulse.

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Mentioned by

Brian Zahnd

as a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky that is dark, difficult, and prophetic.

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Mentioned among Dostoevsky's greatest works of fiction, showcasing his mastery of psychological depth and narrative complexity.

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Mentioned by

Piotr Nowak

in the context of his friend's son reading it.

Piotr Nowak, "After Jews: Essays on Political Theology, Shoah and the End of Man" (Anthem Press, 2025)

Mentioned as the book Dostoevsky released through his own publishing company, which brought in some money.

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