Today we talk about the book The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We talk about the curse of sainthood. The connection between beauty and morality via his moral-aesthetic spectrum. Realism vs. Idealism. And how beauty can save the world. Hope you love it! :)


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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

Episode #221 ... Dostoevsky - The Idiot

FEB 1, 202538 MIN
Philosophize This!

Episode #221 ... Dostoevsky - The Idiot

FEB 1, 202538 MIN

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Today we talk about the book The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We talk about the curse of sainthood. The connection between beauty and morality via his moral-aesthetic spectrum. Realism vs. Idealism. And how beauty can save the world. Hope you love it! :)



Sponsors:

ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO

Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS

Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis 


Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. 


Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis 


Social:

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X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest

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