The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast cover image

Episode 164: Dostoyevsky’s “The Idiot” on Perfection (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

00:00

What Is Sufficient for a Society?

Dostoevsky is making some sort of argument for the nobility, writes Wes Anderson. He argues that we need noble intentions in life rather than self-preservation and health. The author often puts his own ideas in the most ridiculous characters, he says. "There's some truth to what he's saying," Anderson adds.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app