Greatest Philosophers In History | Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  • Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist and a philosopher. His works explore human psychology in the troubled socio-political atmosphere of 19th century Russia.
    His novels had a great impact on psychology, especially of people who lose their reason, who are nihilistic, or who become insane or commit murder. He is considered as one of the greatest psychological novelists in world literature.
    His 1864 novel Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature. Dostoevsky's greatest novels include: Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons and The Brothers Karamazov.
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    12:21 Nietzsche and Dostoevsky
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  • @Eternalised
    @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Hope the video inspires you to read Dostoevsky

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    Note:
    I've received a lot of comments about Dostoevsky not being a philosopher. While he is most popularly known as a Russian novelist, he greatly influenced the philosophy of Existentialism with his message "the purpose of life is to act properly by being authentic to yourself". His 1864 novel Notes from Underground is considered to be one of the first works of existentialist literature, emphasising the existence of and individual freedom and authenticity as a necessary part of humankind.
    Walter Kaufmann refers to Existentialism as "not a philosophy but a label for several widely different revolts against traditional philosophy". That is more accurate for Dostoevsky as he never associated himself with being an existentialist.

    • @aguitarcalledchutzpah
      @aguitarcalledchutzpah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi. Who's your favourite philosopher?

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@aguitarcalledchutzpah It'd have to be Nietzsche! Second spot is Dostoevsky. I also like Camus and Kierkegaard :)

    • @aguitarcalledchutzpah
      @aguitarcalledchutzpah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Eternalised Really enjoyed your Kierkegaard vid and started listening to your Dostoyevsky. Ive recently started reading Ernest Becker's Denial of Death which is facinating. Im a Christian and interested in Philosophy and Theology...Meister Eckhart is very interesting (Check out Master Ground on TH-cam). as is Peter Rollins (See his debate with Krauss at Festival of Dangerous Ideas)

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aguitarcalledchutzpah Thanks, appreciate it! Sounds like some interesting stuff, I'll check them out!

    • @Snafuski
      @Snafuski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aguitarcalledchutzpah I cannot say. I love reading Adorno, I find Kant to be a major pillar, Spinoza.... I love some of Pascal, while getting irritated at his piousness..... I think, had he lived 300 more years, he would have shed some of that....

  • @monofeo224
    @monofeo224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1463

    24:16 "The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” - Dostoevsky.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Love that quote :))

    • @SpiritusMortuorum
      @SpiritusMortuorum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Eternalised How do you and all the quote pages on Instagram love this quote?
      After that sentence the Grand Inquisitor literally describes how he, as the head of the Spanish Church, abuses „Mystery“ to propaganda the shit out of the people.
      People take it incredibly out of context.

    • @margaretem.385
      @margaretem.385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      To be alive is a superb adventurous game ... a purposeful life is deeply meaningful ... after reading Dostoyevsky’s novels I realized how very wrong it is to conform without consent to the ideology of the masses.

    • @jainilpatel211
      @jainilpatel211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And how we supposed to find it. What if there is nothing worth striving for or something to live for. ? I feel like philosophers are traumatized by nihilism and are rebellion against it.

    • @heekyungkim8147
      @heekyungkim8147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Struggling all my life to find a purpose of life.

  • @josephnunes868
    @josephnunes868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1379

    I was alone in this world....then I read Dostoevsky....

    • @wardogmobius
      @wardogmobius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I will start that Journey too.

    • @user-up4pc4sp4w
      @user-up4pc4sp4w 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Very true

    • @deb1847
      @deb1847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Everybody is alone in this world.
      We are condemned to be free

    • @franciscusnuyts627
      @franciscusnuyts627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      DOSKOJEFSKI !!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @martinjeroncic1528
      @martinjeroncic1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Which of his books would you recommend to someone who hasn't read any of his works? Where should I start?

  • @frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788
    @frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +695

    After reading Notes from Underground, The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Possessed I can safely say that Dostoevsky reigns as one of the greatest blessings of my life.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's amazing Frederik! :)

    • @bladerize
      @bladerize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just have one question. Is Demons better than the Idiot? I can imagine you've been through both so a suggestion will be helpful.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@bladerize I haven't read those novels yet. Book lists can get long! But my advise would always be its a matter of personal taste. Dostoevsky's novels are all worth reading. I'd probably start with Demons, personally.

    • @frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788
      @frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bladerize I have read both and can positively affirm that “Demons” or “The Possessed” (depending on your translation) was significantly more enjoyable for me to read. The philosophical, societal and psychological depth is in my opinion on par with “The Brothers Karamazov”. I will say that when it comes down to the narrative both “The Idiot” and “Demons” are splendid, “The Idiot” being the more entertaining of the two. If you like the depth and shock value that Dostoevsky is known for though I would recommend “Demons”

    • @bladerize
      @bladerize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788 Much appreciated. Thank you. 👍🏻

  • @Ricky-es9vg
    @Ricky-es9vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    “There is nothing more alluring to man than freedom of conscience, but neither is there anything more agonizing."

    • @tyronemidzi2457
      @tyronemidzi2457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’ve seen you commenting on a number of Dostoevsky videos! You must be a real fan. I’m 60% through the brother’s Karamazov and I’m breathless. He’s the greatest I’ve read so far by a margin. Although l must point out that l have not read much.

    • @Ricky-es9vg
      @Ricky-es9vg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tyronemidzi2457 yeah I love Dostoevsky! The Brothers Karamazov is actually my favorite book I’ve read overall, glad you’re enjoying it. I recently read Crime and Punishment and I’d recommend it for sure once you finish TBK. Enjoy 🥂

    • @dgage1776
      @dgage1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Freedom is scary!

    • @lilmoe4364
      @lilmoe4364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why Erich Fromm wrote "Escape from freedom." Dostoyevsky is a great writer, and The Brothers Karamazov is a great work! "I will die happy if I can finish this next work, (Brothers K) as I will have expressed myself completely."

    • @jimmythe-gent
      @jimmythe-gent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its like the apple in the garden of even story

  • @sterlingmorrow3454
    @sterlingmorrow3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    “Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881). The Brothers Karamazov

  • @heekyungkim8147
    @heekyungkim8147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    In my darkest years in early 20 something. I discovered Dostoevsky. And he remained my favorite writer of all time. This is great insight of Dostoevsky. I enjoyed a lot.

    • @Tadesan
      @Tadesan ปีที่แล้ว

      While you were dating multiple cute white guys? Must be hard to be you.

    • @Nurettin-ho5tz
      @Nurettin-ho5tz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dostoyevski’ eğlenilmek için okunmaz hanım efendi

  • @brandankelly4069
    @brandankelly4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    I’ve only discovered Dostoyevsky in the past 10 years in my late 50s. Since then I’ve read five novels and although they are challenging to read I can’t put them down once started. I love his work.

    • @justsomebloke6784
      @justsomebloke6784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Similar to my discovery, I know it sounds a bit crazy, but I have replaced his use of christianity with humanism in how I read the books, because as much as religion being the centre of his work, I think he is concerned with how people treat each other and the subsequent effects. The consequences of single simple actions bounce around between his characters, often returning metamorphosed to haunt them.
      This is the beauty of really great literature : there is no need to share the entire lexicon of the authors belief system, in order to benefit from the examination of the human condition taking place. I don't know if you've noticed this, but some of my favourite music that has stayed with me for many years, has had it's meaning alter over time as I re-understand myself. I think great literature is the same kind of journey, which is why in a few years time I intend to re-read them all and get round to Notes from the Underground.

    • @devanshrathore9112
      @devanshrathore9112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@justsomebloke6784 I think religion might be a necessary illusion for people to keep sane. Humanism just isn't good enough.. it will always give way to nihilism. Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer and Dosteoevsky recognised this.. Nietzsche tried to come up with an alternative but failed, in my view. Schopenhauer fully embraced nihilism and might be called an all out fatalist.

    • @dwaynesbadchemicals
      @dwaynesbadchemicals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@devanshrathore9112 , and what of Absurdism?

    • @devanshrathore9112
      @devanshrathore9112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dwaynesbadchemicals Isn't Absurdism just optimistic nihilism? Philosophies such as this may be helpful at the individual level, but are useless when it comes to establishing a greater good and a moral fabric for society, giving an overarching purpose and direction to people, promoting social cohesion and integrity and thus longevity of a society, and giving people a sense of belongingness and being valued and being more than just dna replicating organisms.
      Religion has been essential in all of these functions over tens of thousands of years. There's a reason why virtually every tribe, society, and civilisation that we know of had/has religion in some form or another. It may just be an evolutionary necessity in the long run.

    • @dwaynesbadchemicals
      @dwaynesbadchemicals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@devanshrathore9112, religious ideology is the same as secular ideology in that neither would unify the altruistic idea of collectivism. And tens of milllions have perished due to both extremes. I think his original idea of being without a social ideology is a better way to survive while our genetics play catch up.
      And you may want to read up on Absurdism.

  • @alexandriaaaable
    @alexandriaaaable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    The best writer of all time. Utterly changed my life in my early 20s, now at 55 I'm reading him again.

    • @rohitpaul805
      @rohitpaul805 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What is a good beginner Dostoevsky book to get into his works?

    • @Kweesh
      @Kweesh 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@rohitpaul805The Gambler

  • @-sweyn-9559
    @-sweyn-9559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Side note. The art in this documentary is AMAZING!

    • @Tadesan
      @Tadesan ปีที่แล้ว

      Must be nice to be attractive.

  • @spasticalien
    @spasticalien 3 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Dostoevsky is such an amazing writer. I love how he gives his antithesis the strongest possible views possible and then obliterates it later. Read Crime and Punishment and I just ordered Underground Man, can't wait to read it!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah! It's so mind-blowing. Those are excellent books :))

    • @78Wayne1993
      @78Wayne1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Enjoy! I'm reading Underground Man now. It really is incredible. So powerful.

    • @spasticalien
      @spasticalien 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@78Wayne1993 Thank you, I read it, so much psychological insight. Definitely one of my favs! :)

    • @drrameshshrink
      @drrameshshrink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zinovigoubar9551 I donno about Russian Chauvinists. But u are showing why 'Xenophobe' is also a male chavunist, by ur behavior . 🤭🤭

    • @chrisgeronimo123
      @chrisgeronimo123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gulag archipelago is one of the best piece of literatures ever written

  • @jacksonmay153
    @jacksonmay153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    i am so glad to have read Crime and Punishment in my 20s.

    • @laurenth7187
      @laurenth7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was maybe to early; I guess to enjoy Dostoievsky on must have read our french average literature before, not start with that. Also don't start with Nietzsche, it's non sens.

    • @RiskyBidnas
      @RiskyBidnas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@laurenth7187 why must one read that literature first? Could you also provide us with which books and in what order if you could be so kind my enlightened brotha

    • @laurenth7187
      @laurenth7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RiskyBidnas you don't, read Balzac first.

    • @laurenth7187
      @laurenth7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@RiskyBidnas Crime and Punishment is such a great masterpiece it would be a pity to begin with, because what else remains ? It's also heavily linked to the 20th century, half of Woody Allen's movies rely on it (And Camus and Sartre's theater). Also there is a movie about it you can watch, with Peter Lorre. One should have read also Conrad and Melville... even Bartleby, AND Stevenson, Gogol, Gorki ? ... One should spend 10 years on reading. Anyway, beware from masterpieces, it's obvious you can't begin from the end.

    • @johnnynoitel1897
      @johnnynoitel1897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@laurenth7187 lol Crime and Punishment is a mandatory book in high schools in all slav countries(Russia, Balkans, maybe even Poland...)

  • @AG10381
    @AG10381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    I did not know Nietzsche admired Dostoevsky! That's amazing, two of my favs. This was excellently put together, kudos to you!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words :))

    • @doanhoangvan5009
      @doanhoangvan5009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Is Crime and Punishment a criticism on Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, slave morality and perspectivism?

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@doanhoangvan5009 Great question! As far as we know, Dostoevsky didn't ever read Nietzsche's works, although Nietzsche did read him, possibly in French translation. They are however eerily similar, Raskolnikov could be understood as someone striving to be 'ubermensch', but failing to do so and falling into nihilism. I think it would be a good topic for a video.

    • @TheExNonGrata
      @TheExNonGrata 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@doanhoangvan5009 Contrary to popular opinion - Nietzsche agreed with Rashkolnikov. Crime and punishment showed that the masses cannot take on the task of becoming ubermensch... something Nietzsche always emphasized

    • @francescorossicone7334
      @francescorossicone7334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheExNonGrata Ok, but who can then? Raskolnikov had all the credentials: he was a bright mind, he criticised the status quo, he built his own morality and was ready to take action. So if Raskolnikov is part of the masses who is whorty to be an Übermensch?

  • @craig5322
    @craig5322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brothers Karamazov changed my life. It is my favorite book, and I think it's perfectly possible that it's the best novel ever written.

  • @ItsWaveVids
    @ItsWaveVids 3 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    His exploration of Human psychology is really amazing.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely. A great psychologist of his era! Thanks for the comment

    • @laurenth7187
      @laurenth7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't tell.. Like the child born at midnight who think this is the first day.

    • @justdev8965
      @justdev8965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Problem is there are probably 8 billion different psychologies in 8 billion humans. I haven't found two people alike yet. Every one is unique in their madness

    • @dortesandal4303
      @dortesandal4303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ♥️

  • @raskolnikovman936
    @raskolnikovman936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    One of my fav novelist/philosophers!! Notes from the Underground holds a special place in my heart

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A fantastic piece of work! Love it as well. Thanks for commenting

    • @audriuslebednykas8025
      @audriuslebednykas8025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My favourite book!

    • @ahmedjamal4892
      @ahmedjamal4892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your name makes me wanna read " crime and punishment " again

    • @petritvokshi1697
      @petritvokshi1697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Notes of underground just made me realise that there were people like dostojevsky that write excetly for my deep feelings and situations that i've been involved many times in my life.

    • @0118Natasha
      @0118Natasha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i just picked up the book, will start reading it in a few days

  • @user-ip1gt3hw8m
    @user-ip1gt3hw8m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    As an Orthodox Christian and a Slav, I can say that Dostoyevsky converted more people to Christianity, than any missionary expedition.

    • @Tadesan
      @Tadesan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a miserable statement.

    • @tnix80
      @tnix80 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Tadesan no, that is

    • @stoenchu122
      @stoenchu122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can confirm this.

    • @sivanandarajan1334
      @sivanandarajan1334 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was Christian and beyond

    • @preciousamaechi689
      @preciousamaechi689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not a miserable statement although it’s quite overly absolute

  • @cobbyfrimpong9182
    @cobbyfrimpong9182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Incredible writer, you will never be forgotten.

  • @iagrim01
    @iagrim01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I think my favorite thing about Dostoevsky is how his words are not only enlightening, but equally entertaining. The deceptively simple, yet enjoyable, prose of his is so digestible yet so dense with expansive philosophy. I still have yet to read all of his writing. But, I can say out of those of his that I have, The Brothers Karamazov is probably one of the most important and influential books I have ever finished. I remember reading chapters, or even pages, of it and, after putting it down, being stuck in contemplation for some time. His beautiful teachings have made me realize the weight of my actions and understand, that it is great to have ambition, but you must consider your fellow human. Every interaction we have, every shoulder bumped, every moment of empathetic compassion shown, could lead to a changed man, for better or worse. So live your life, but through that life be cognizant of your impact on others because it is persistently huge, whether you realize it or not.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazingly written, beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience with Dostoevsky!

    • @mugsys
      @mugsys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We either choose to take responsibility for who we are or we let ourselves wither and die spiritually.

    • @humanuponearth
      @humanuponearth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of my favorite books ever. Some of the dialogues gave me chills from how intense and profound they were.

    • @djquinn11
      @djquinn11 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a great post, i agree wholeheartedly.

  • @hearingcolors
    @hearingcolors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I studied Dostoevsky in college. He was an existentialist before anyone knew what it meant. Also, he was the only writer (and first) to write coherent polyphonic novels. He was a genius and far ahead of his time.

  • @cinemart1331
    @cinemart1331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thank you for this amazing work about Dostoevsky. Everyone who is watching this video as recommended, please start reading Dostoevsky. I started with Crime & Punishment & later The Idiot, Brothers Karamazov, The Gambler... There are a lot of great writers who influence in our lives, there's nothing like reading, but Dostoevsky is one of a kind. You have explained so much details about each book, too many quotes I have written somewhere, I adore all his characters, his deepness in writting & understanding.... but I only know FYODOR DOESTOEVSKY IS THE BEST TO HAVE UNDERSTOOD "God" , "Human nature" , " Human soul" & "Life"....

  • @shad0winfo
    @shad0winfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is my favorite of all your series. I'm learning a lot about philosophy. Thank you!

  • @abcwow2400
    @abcwow2400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i cant imagine the battles he fought within. philosophy is a double edged sword.

  • @lazarnikolic4958
    @lazarnikolic4958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the best brief analysis on "understanding" Dostoevsky, that I 've come across on you tube, so far.
    Very good work !

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot Lazar!

  • @albinfehric6588
    @albinfehric6588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The idiot is probably Dostojevski's best book of all time

  • @markovukicevic6814
    @markovukicevic6814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Actually there are four of the Karamazov brothers. Smjerdjakov is a figure that plays a crucial role in this novel.

    • @Markph7
      @Markph7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! Thank you Marko for pointing out the Truth hidden in plain sight from so many critics

    • @Querens
      @Querens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's sad that translation can't cover their "speaking" names and surnames. Russian authors often call their heroes with the speaking names so you can quite fast see through character and his expected behavior. Smjerdjakov comes from Russian "smjerd"( смерд) which direct meaning is peasant but also sometimes has derogatory meaning for someone bad educated, bad mannered and other cliches and not cliches which come with peasant background

    • @linabalerina333
      @linabalerina333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Querens as a native speaker I can tell you the surname also can be understood as "smelly" or "unclean"

    • @Querens
      @Querens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@linabalerina333 this meaning is derived from "smerd" as a part of cliche. And also is not quite related to the character

  • @77massis
    @77massis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I was surprised that Dostojevski did't appreciate Idiot himself. I remember reading it like "just one more chapter" to the very end just in few days. Dialogue, all the angles to discover and decipher, all that is amazing, something to read not only twice. All the others Crime and Punishment, Notes from the Underground, Demons, Brothers Karamazov deserve all praise that they get. Great video also, thank you!

    • @FACEGRINDproductions
      @FACEGRINDproductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I loved that one, also! But, after hearing that he had the deadline that he had and rushed to finish it towards the end, I can understand. The end does seem a bit abrupt. It seemed like he would have had way more to write if he was given a bit more grace with the deadline date. All the same, still a great book.

    • @yanair2091
      @yanair2091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As far as I know "Idiot" is Dostoevsky's personal favourite. I also believe that the negative criticism of the time (the one mentioned in this video that Dostoevsky admitted) is today seen in much better light.

  • @Nina99666
    @Nina99666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I just love this philosopher, after reading"Notes from underground" I really became so mature all of sudden . I'm in love with Dostoevsky's philosophy, I admire him so much, I can read his books again and again without being bored , he's one of my most favourite philosophers

    • @noamfinnegan8663
      @noamfinnegan8663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He ain't any more of a philosopher than Steinbeck.
      Read him and really love the world.
      I'm almost certain you've read so little that Jordan Peterson looks appealing.

    • @giovannii7519
      @giovannii7519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@noamfinnegan8663 just because he doesn't have the same taste as you doesn't mean he read little or knows nothing.. what an ignorant thing to say

    • @fatherburning358
      @fatherburning358 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@noamfinnegan8663 50s maybe 60s. Angry. Cynical. Bit of a bully when drinking. Quality eh Finnegan 😂

  • @philcawser
    @philcawser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I knew Crime & Punishment was genius when I read it because every word crept up & down my spine. But this context reminder, many years & much experience later, summarises its skin-crawling brilliance well.

  • @houdinididiit
    @houdinididiit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Norman Mailer once said something like- that there is more truth in great novels than there is in so-called called studies. Amen.

  • @andreyershov7859
    @andreyershov7859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just imagine that children of 13 years old in Russia have to read almost all the books that have been listed in previous messages in literature lessons 🤯

    • @nikokapanen82
      @nikokapanen82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yet still, very unfortunately, the crime rates in Russia are hyper high.

    • @Zapper-kq1zg
      @Zapper-kq1zg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nikokapanen82 thanks coruption

    • @gennariello8003
      @gennariello8003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can't read Dostoevskij at 13 years old. I might also argue that many 18 years old would have problems reading him.

    • @LLlap
      @LLlap 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The school program is designed to instill hate for the great literature.

    • @georgevlavianos1401
      @georgevlavianos1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nikokapanen82 Dozens of jails are closed each year in Russia because crime rates are falling steadily while in the US the number of incarcerated, very unfortunately, is higher than ever and keeps climbing. In fact it is higher than in China which has a population more than 4x larger!

  • @Anna-jr8gu
    @Anna-jr8gu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content as ALWAYS! Very glad to have found this channel!!

  • @luigirizzo6959
    @luigirizzo6959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this wonderful analysis. From Brazil appreciating your work.

  • @jimc.goodfellas226
    @jimc.goodfellas226 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    "the only psychologist from whom I have anything to learn" - Nietzsche

  • @georgetait497
    @georgetait497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve recently bought notes from the underground, the idiot, crime and punishment and the karamazov brothers. I’m now so excited to start reading them. Amazing video

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome! You're in for an amazing literary journey. Thanks for watching.

    • @greamespens1460
      @greamespens1460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Notes from the House of The Dead is very good book. Two of my favourite short stories is The Meek One/ A Gentle Creature and A Dream Of A Ridiculous Man. The latter book he describes the dream and learning that Dostoevsky had epilepsy I feel it came straight from such an episode.

  • @elijahflynt3217
    @elijahflynt3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks! Just what I needed this morning....

  • @zlatkoc7113
    @zlatkoc7113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best channel on TH-cam. Love your voice, music, content...
    I love that you speak slowely and eloquently like to a friend as you know most people will listen to this at night and by them selves.
    Thank you :)

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much, means a lot :)

  • @jayabyss377
    @jayabyss377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I loved how you explained the Grand Inquisitor scene. I really have to read The Idiot now.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! Appreciate your kindness

    • @reimannx33
      @reimannx33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Save yourself much time; just look in a mirror. :)

    • @MrTL3wis
      @MrTL3wis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reimannx33 Better yet, read TH-cam comments like the ones from you.

    • @reimannx33
      @reimannx33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrTL3wis It is so touching so see you rush to the defense of "mr. idiot" - birds of a feather flock together.

  • @soulhealer777
    @soulhealer777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So well composed and read and brilliant graphics! Even though I should’ve gone to bed I couldn’t stop watching.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @justinfinch2458
    @justinfinch2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting, been needing some new ideas and this mans mind will mingle with mine now. Blessings

  • @jaredwhite571
    @jaredwhite571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The narration and vocal
    Environment is so powerful. I enjoyed listening to this program as much as the content. Thank you.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Jared!

  • @supremereader7614
    @supremereader7614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks! You're one of the best TH-camrs on TH-cam, definitely. The only bad thing is you spoil us, this one video could have been broken up in at least three other good videos. Keep it up my friend, and thanks again.

  • @AhHighlights
    @AhHighlights 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Who Doesn't like crime and Punishment? Such a great book.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely! Recently read it, one of my all time favs!

    • @Maxjah
      @Maxjah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It might sound strange but in Russia a lot of people don’t like Dostoyevsky is not so beloved as it is at western countries.

    • @MrMichael1112
      @MrMichael1112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wasn't bad. The problem with his logic and morals didn't match his character or soul. His beliefs in action led to the path of destruction. Not that the world wouldn't be a better place. It's just that his world would be worse.

  • @Markph7
    @Markph7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for making this!
    His genius is quite unwelcome in our current intellectual climate. He is a mirror turned on a greater light, a Light that judges our unjudgable liberty - the liberty to choose our own identity (as long as it’s isn’t sainthood), the liberty to imagine that we will never die despite its evidence all around us. May the next generation see that Light and embrace Him

  • @friedteabags6570
    @friedteabags6570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is so informative and entertaining, thank you! I've been interested in knowing philosophers and read their works so hehe

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! :)

  • @kamaraosmanbikal397
    @kamaraosmanbikal397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Excellent analysis. "Crime and Punishment" is an unforgettable book.

    • @alielmalla53
      @alielmalla53 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brooooo
      I loved u just sayin' this 😁😁

  • @emilianolopez8322
    @emilianolopez8322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos man, world class quality.

  • @Davlavi
    @Davlavi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel deserves way more views. Keep up the great videos.

  • @manmohanmehta5697
    @manmohanmehta5697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Extraordinary person with very riveting narrative in all his writings. Great analysis. Rereading his work would be great.

  • @snakey934Snakeybakey
    @snakey934Snakeybakey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Bravo! An excellent excellent deduction of one of the greatest writers to ever live. Im subbed and hooked.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks a lot! Welcome aboard :)

  • @johnfromdownunder.4339
    @johnfromdownunder.4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for giving us this work

  • @wild3404
    @wild3404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent channel! Thank you for this content👏👏👏

  • @RedmondPedro
    @RedmondPedro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was a remarkable video and truly enlightening. I'd read enough quotes & references to Dostoevsky that I read 3 of the 5 books referenced, but this was an enlightening perspective on his life & works & philosophy so I may reread them with a new lens. GREAT video & tahnks!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much. Glad to have sparked your interest in reading Dostoevsky again!

  • @gvancakupreishvili7220
    @gvancakupreishvili7220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am in love with your platform! 💜⭐ Good job! 💚 And go on! ✊⭐

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Gvanca!

  • @thelaureatefore-moneymmapi1194
    @thelaureatefore-moneymmapi1194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was pretty bloody awesome! Thanks.

  • @lilmoe4364
    @lilmoe4364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dostoyevsky's attitude toward human nature always reminded me of a child in a field, turning over rocks to see what's under them. Great writer! Thank you for another great video!

  • @MiguelRodriguez-bu2mn
    @MiguelRodriguez-bu2mn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your channel is amazing. Thank you for these videos

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Miguel. Glad you like the videos!

  • @MG-bc1ng
    @MG-bc1ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Justamente había terminado de leer el Hombre del Subsuelo de Dostoievski! Excelente vídeo y explicación, sigue subiendo subtítulos en Español🙏🙏

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ¡Buenísima obra! Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario, seguiré subiendo los subtítulos!😀

  • @hdrake1000
    @hdrake1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, well done. I really enjoyed this!

  • @richardcheatham9490
    @richardcheatham9490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I take these novels on, first one - then another, the sway of Fyodor's message grows in a yet unsorted pile here. Then this wonderful video appears with such potent illustrations. I want to thank the makers of it for such careful research on the images used and their placement in the presentation. So very well done. It may be my first in this series but certainly the first of many.

  • @smitasitara
    @smitasitara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the best explanation of Dostoevsky ever. Thanks.

  • @sssmm
    @sssmm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for those videos. Already watched that one, about Kierkegaard and Heidegger. Very nice mix of pictures, music and your clear explanation are interconnected in an interesting way. Keep up with your work, I've subbed you.

  • @robchwyl4273
    @robchwyl4273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and commentary!

  • @yngor123
    @yngor123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, dude. Thank you.

  • @mannyfreshgaming9360
    @mannyfreshgaming9360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative !

  • @tgvenkatnarayanan8287
    @tgvenkatnarayanan8287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The book, more than 900 pages, which makes "Brothers Karamazov", is a very difficult book because there are so many characters each in its unique role. Once you start reading you will not stop. It is an amazing piece of literary work which has dry and wet, hot and cold and crime and punishment all rolled in one. Can I say it is a murder mystery or social drama? The answer is both because there is philosophy and religion which moulds a person and his outlook. It is an addition to my personal library.

  • @frankliva7438
    @frankliva7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    my brother i appreciate your channel so much!! thanks for your work

  • @boxbury
    @boxbury 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video. Thoroughly fascinating! Excellent work!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Adam!

  • @emilia32123
    @emilia32123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just finished reading Crime and Punishment largely thanks to this video. What an amazing book. Next I plan on reading The Brothers Karamazov, I'm excited.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's amazing Emily! Happy I could contribute to you reading Dostoevsky's great works. That's what keeps me going and making these videos. The Brothers Karamazov is equally amazing. Happy reading! :)

    • @AndryMosc
      @AndryMosc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you been to the scene of the events described in the novel? Have you been to St. Petersburg, in Stolyarny Lane?

  • @thebyssnesman5712
    @thebyssnesman5712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have read the book and truly a memorable masterpiece. Beautiful edit

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It truly is!! Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it a lot

  • @lyr_iam
    @lyr_iam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great summary of the story underlying C&P, really concise and straightforward

  • @evelynyqwang5993
    @evelynyqwang5993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for your work ! like it very much

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude great video, I'm currently binge watching the rest of yur vids.. also wow did not notice but this video already had 30000 views! Gjob man this vid is gonna explode!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! This video is doing very well :)

  • @scottyjoe22
    @scottyjoe22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I was young I read Notes From the Underground, dark yet illuminating!

  • @izitmoi3036
    @izitmoi3036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome discussion

  • @kidmarine7329
    @kidmarine7329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great summary. Thank you.

  • @danicaliz7133
    @danicaliz7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow you deserve more subscribers. This channel will soon blow up.

  • @bragadeeshkumaran194
    @bragadeeshkumaran194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Liked, Subscribed.

  • @lucylopez54
    @lucylopez54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well explained. Thanks. Love his works.

  • @1032godofwar
    @1032godofwar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review!

  • @kevinrombouts3027
    @kevinrombouts3027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It has given me a determination to read him. Compelling.

  • @alfredflorin4419
    @alfredflorin4419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This channel is a gift from God.

  • @banoushaderi2215
    @banoushaderi2215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good video! Well done my friend

  • @diarrhea2_pseudo_moralist
    @diarrhea2_pseudo_moralist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just a week ago, I finished reading 'Crime and Punishment,' and I cannot stop feeling awe-inspired as I wonder about the artist behind this work. I marvel at how much of a clash between darkness and light might have taken place inside his head throughout his whole life to produce such brilliant works of fiction with universal appeal to the human psyche, works that feel truer than reality itself.
    Very few people can foresee the future, warn, and advise with this much accuracy-almost like an extraordinary man. He scrutinized the past, examined the present, and laid out heartfelt apprehensions about the future.
    Loved your video❤❤❤

  • @flawless4208
    @flawless4208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Either he wasn't taught about in my history class or I didn't pay attention in class that well. I really enjoyed learning about him!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always good to refresh one's memory! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @AYVYN
      @AYVYN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We were taught mostly British novelists at my school for some reason. I had to find Russian literature on my own.

    • @tnix80
      @tnix80 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm outraged I wasn't introduced to him in school or college. What a waste of time and money!

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow cant beleive this vid hit 100k! Good job man!

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot friend!

  • @fraidoonw
    @fraidoonw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks a lot for this inspiring introduction!

  • @caseydub7546
    @caseydub7546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I’ve watched in months. Subbed

  • @HellAintHalfFull
    @HellAintHalfFull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My favorite writer of all time. Thank you for well representing his books and ideas.

  • @urimtefiki226
    @urimtefiki226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am here to read the comments and the sympathy of readers, your compassion is tremendous.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Urim!

  • @Joe-qq8ox
    @Joe-qq8ox 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome breakdown

  • @joshsinclair539
    @joshsinclair539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thank you!

  • @captainawsomeist
    @captainawsomeist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have only read “Crime and Punishment,” but I loved it!

    • @AndreiAndrei-si7he
      @AndreiAndrei-si7he 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try "The Idiot", probably the best novel ever. Peace and love from Roumania.

  • @waldonunez8311
    @waldonunez8311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Uno de mis escritores favoritos..... impecable análisis de la obra de este genio..... desde Sudamérica gracias 🌈🌴

  • @stevenkoehler6018
    @stevenkoehler6018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant-thank you

  • @termite7790
    @termite7790 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done thanks

  • @matthewdang131
    @matthewdang131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just finished The Devils 3 months ago. My favourite part is the chapter At Tikhon's. Can't believe it used to be banned. It was the best chapter.

  • @faiz.shaikh
    @faiz.shaikh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great video, you've earned a new subscriber.
    And Dostoevsky will always be the greatest writer for me the way he explained complex human emotions is a work of genius.

    • @Eternalised
      @Eternalised  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Welcome aboard. Yep! Dostoevsky and his characters are amazing

  • @mojanrahro8962
    @mojanrahro8962 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I read this book when I was 15. Great author .

  • @davidsantospago2174
    @davidsantospago2174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video, and the artwork is really good too.