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Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Part 21

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The Allure of Nihilism and Positivism in Russian Society

This chapter explores the impact of positivism and nihilism on societal morals and personal behavior during the Russian Empire. It examines how revolutionary literature inspired many young men to embrace a rejection of traditional moral standards, revealing the complexities behind these ideological shifts.

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