Oliver Ready

Dostoevsky and Nietzsche clash on finding meaning in life - love and compassion vs. human creativity. Is meaning outside ourselves or in personal desires? Explore the controversy of compassion and philosophical views. Discover Nietzschean themes in society and hope in imperfection.

Guests Sarah Hudspith, Oliver Ready, and Sarah Young dive deep into the psyche of Raskolnikov, the troubled protagonist of Dostoevsky's classic. They discuss how Dostoevsky's harrowing experiences shaped the novel's exploration of morality, guilt, and the human condition. The intriguing characters, like the enigmatic Sonia and Svidrigailov, reveal complexities of good and evil. The conversation also contrasts Dostoevsky's themes with those of Tolstoy, shedding light on their literary rivalry and the depth of Dostoevsky's emotional narratives.