New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

On Fyodor Dostoevsky’s "The Brothers Karamazov"

Oct 20, 2022
The podcast explores the profound influence of Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' on the speaker's life and its transformative power. It discusses the clash between traditional and modern ideas in Russia, the critique of rationality in the novel, and the contrasting characters and ideals in the book. The podcast also addresses the issue of children suffering, the influence of Dostoevsky on psychology, and his impact on existentialism.
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