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Demons

Book • 1871

Fyodor Dostoevsky

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.

Mentioned by

Arkady Ostrovsky

Robert D. Kaplan

Michael Rowntree

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Stephen West

in relation to Camus's appreciation for Dostoevsky's work and his involvement in adapting "Demons" for the stage.

Episode #224 ... Albert Camus - The Stranger

Mentioned by

Stephen West

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

Episode #226 - Albert Camus - The Rebel

Mentioned by

Stephen West

as a complex novel exploring belief and non-belief in God, and the chaos of collective psychology.

Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons

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

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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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Mentioned by

Arkady Ostrovsky

in relation to the current political climate in Russia, drawing parallels between Dostoevsky's work and Putin's regime.

The Weekend Intelligence: Life and fate

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 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.

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Mentioned by

Steve Dawson

as the book on Jim Gordon's life that he read.

Ep. 175 - Ken Coomer

Recommended by

Michael Rowntree

to understand the biblical concept of the 'pit' in relation to demons.

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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 by

Joe Parker

as a book that Dostoevsky wrote and sold out of his apartment.

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