Greatest Philosophers In History | Fyodor Dostoevsky

[@Eternalised]

Hope the video inspires you to read Dostoevsky Subscribe to the official clips channel: kzbin.info/door/3O94sXcoZLpoHRzxH_YcTA Subscribe to blog via email: eternalisedofficial.com/subscribe Support this channel: www.patreon.com/eternalised Donate a Coffee: ko-fi.com/eternalised PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/eternalisedofficial Official Merch: eternalised.creator-spring.com --- 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]

Hi. Who's your favourite philosopher?

[@Eternalised]

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

[@aguitarcalledchutzpah]

@@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 KZbin). as is Peter Rollins (See his debate with Krauss at Festival of Dangerous Ideas)

[@Eternalised]

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

[@Snafuski]

@@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....

[@frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788]

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]

That's amazing Frederik! :)

[@bladerize]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@frederikmichaelvanpallandt1788 Much appreciated. Thank you. 👍🏻

[@Ricky-es9vg]

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

[@tyronemidzi2457]

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]

@@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]

Freedom is scary!

[@lilmoe4364]

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]

Its like the apple in the garden of even story

[@sterlingmorrow3454]

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

[@brandankelly4069]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@devanshrathore9112 , and what of Absurdism?

[@devanshrathore9112]

@@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]

@@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.

[@heekyungkim8147]

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]

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

[@Nurettin-ho5tz]

Dostoyevski’ eğlenilmek için okunmaz hanım efendi

[@alexandriaaaable]

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

[@rohitpaul805]

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

[@Kweesh]

​@@rohitpaul805The Gambler

[@josephnunes868]

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

[@Libertarianmobius1]

I will start that Journey too.

[@هبة-د3و]

Very true

[@deb1847]

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

[@franciscusnuyts627]

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

[@martinjeroncic1528]

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

[@iagrim01]

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]

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

[@mugsys]

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

[@humanuponearth]

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

[@djquinn11]

What a great post, i agree wholeheartedly.

[@craig5322]

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.

[@hearingcolors]

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.

[@-sweyn-9559]

Side note. The art in this documentary is AMAZING!

[@Tadesan]

Must be nice to be attractive.

[@spasticalien]

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]

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

[@78Wayne1993]

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

[@spasticalien]

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

[@drrameshshrink]

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

[@chrisgeronimo123]

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

[@Deveritasmagia]

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

[@Eternalised]

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

[@doanhoangvan5009]

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

[@Eternalised]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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?

[@supremereader7614]

Thanks! You're one of the best KZbinrs on KZbin, 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.

[@jacksonmay153]

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

[@laurenth7187]

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.

[@ResistanceIsUseless9669]

@@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]

@@ResistanceIsUseless9669 you don't, read Balzac first.

[@laurenth7187]

@@ResistanceIsUseless9669 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]

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

[@raskolnikovman936]

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

[@Eternalised]

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

[@audriuslebednykas8025]

My favourite book!

[@ahmedjamal4892]

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

[@petritvokshi1697]

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.

[@Letharium-f7c]

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

[@Nina99666]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@ItsWaveVids]

His exploration of Human psychology is really amazing.

[@Eternalised]

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

[@laurenth7187]

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

[@justdev8965]

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]

♥️

[@cobbyfrimpong9182]

Incredible writer, you will never be forgotten.

[@77massis]

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]

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]

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.

[@lazarnikolic4958]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot Lazar!

[@Markph7]

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

[@cinemart1331]

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]

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

[@georgetait497]

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]

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

[@greamespens1460]

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.

[@abcwow2400]

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

[@lilmoe4364]

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!

[@philcawser]

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.

[@neuralsoup]

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]

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]

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

[@diarrhea2_pseudo_moralist]

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❤❤❤

[@kamaraosmanbikal397]

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

[@alielmalla53]

Brooooo I loved u just sayin' this 😁😁

[@Barushia]

Notes from the underground is the greatest Nobel ive read. Its so dark and haunting yet beautiful. It knocks you on the head and makes you realize the lies you are telling yourself everyday.

[@luigirizzo6959]

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

[@smitasitara]

This is the best explanation of Dostoevsky ever. Thanks.

[@МаксимБутлицкий]

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[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

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

[@streb6]

It is a privilege to know that there lived a Fyodor Dostoevsky and he was able to pen his thoughts ideas experiences imaginations creations so clearly concisely that any other human being could at least get a glimpse of human condition if not fuller understanding of the meaning of our existence as much as any human being could except enlightened one, Buddha. Amazing fact in my case I did not even had to read all of it but from one line to the next taken out of context or within context it all was a necessary understanding of my experience, human condition and life itself. It is a miracle that he managed all that within mere decade or less of any real freedom as an adult before his premature death.

[@jayabyss377]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thank you! Appreciate your kindness

[@reimannx33]

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

[@MrTL3wis]

@@reimannx33 Better yet, read KZbin comments like the ones from you.

[@reimannx33]

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

[@jaredwhite571]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thank you very much Jared!

[@soulhealer777]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it

[@manmohanmehta5697]

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

[@markovukicevic6814]

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

[@Markph7]

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

[@Querens]

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]

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

[@Querens]

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

[@izitmoi3036]

Awesome discussion

[@tgvenkatnarayanan8287]

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.

[@BrianWeldonproductions]

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

[@Eternalised]

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

[@Maxjah]

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]

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.

[@thebyssnesman5712]

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

[@Eternalised]

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

[@zlatkoc7113]

Best channel on KZbin. 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]

Thank you very much, means a lot :)

[@ДрагошРобовић]

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

[@Tadesan]

That is a miserable statement.

[@tnix80]

@@Tadesan no, that is

[@stoenchu122]

I can confirm this.

[@sivanandarajan1334]

He was Christian and beyond

[@preciousamaechi689]

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

[@ahmedmoataz2717]

Didn't watch all the content. But i see a huge effort in you work.. continue on this path bro. The world needs Men like you. The world need enlightenment. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I am admired.

[@MG-bc1ng]

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

[@Eternalised]

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

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot! Welcome aboard :)

[@albinfehric6588]

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

[@Eternalised]

A fantastic and beautiful novel! :)

[@RedmondPedro]

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]

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

[@flawless4208]

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]

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

[@AYVYN]

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

[@tnix80]

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

[@sirius851]

I'm grateful for the fact that I'm a native Russian speaker, and I can read Dostoevsky and many other great authors in original :)

[@danicaliz7133]

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

[@onlypearls4651]

I recently read Notes from Underground. The sarcastic wit of the protagonist made it nearly impossible to put down. I loved every bit of it!

[@bragadeeshkumaran194]

Liked, Subscribed.

[@sundelong2727]

I was a high school kid when I was introduced this powerful man and fascinated. I am still marvel at his philosophy and faith . How he was escaping from execution five minutes before was mind boggling.

[@Oneiriel]

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

[@friedteabags6570]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jimc.goodfellas]

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

[@Davlavi]

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

[@andreyershov7859]

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]

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

[@Zapper-kq1zg]

@@nikokapanen82 thanks coruption

[@gennariello8003]

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

[@LLlap]

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

[@georgevlavianos1401]

@@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]

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

[@scottyjoe22]

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

[@tamasviczian4594]

The Devils was his biggest warning and such a chilling foresight for the 20th century, just like you'd underlined. First I read Dostoevsky in my early twenties. I remember not getting it quite right, but not wanting to stop. I kept on feeling that I'am part of something unique but again not getting the full picture. It'd been the same ever since than as I'am approaching 50. Only the feeling is right when I'am reading him. Have you ever felt the same while reading him?

[@Eternalised]

Oh yes Tamas, I feel similar reading Dostoevsky! Every book I've read of him makes me feel like I'm gaining access to something unique and powerful. It's beautiful, and makes you want to keep turning the page.

[@archaic9525]

You guys bother with always complaining for the Russians having been through revolutions. If things were so well before people would not have felt the need to cut down the nobles. The Tzar failed to reform during very changing and challenging times, he wanted a serf-system for the 20th century! a lot like the French king in 1789 failed to change while Enlightenment time was on and so was overthrown. Despite its flaws the communist power in the ussr managed to accomplish in less than 20 years a full-scale industrial revolution, enough to beat the invading nazis and crush Hitler, enough to challenge the space conquest and so on. Many lies have been perpetrated, things exaggerated up to depict Stalin as another Hitler, mostly through business-oriented propaganda. You English speaking people are over-brainwashed with this. Not that I despise, but please update your history-software some times and learn to interrogate your own certitudes..

[@tamasviczian4594]

@@archaic9525 Ok, I can give you some of those that you've covered, but don't be arrogant about it! I was born in 73, and lived in that Lennin kind of socialsm in Hungary until the age of 17 and it wasn't pretty that I can tell you. And yes Dostoevsky foreseen some of it in his novels and that's amazing. No more'd been claimed here by me.

[@alexandriaaaable]

Yes

[@MiguelRodriguez-bu2mn]

Your channel is amazing. Thank you for these videos

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot Miguel. Glad you like the videos!

[@thelaureatefore-moneymmapi1194]

That was pretty bloody awesome! Thanks.

[@christophkiesewetter1871]

Simply the best author who has ever lived 👌 I cannot explain how much I am able to learn from him and his books

[@Eternalised]

Absolutely agree Christoph. There's so much gold in his works, it's amazing. One of the few authors that are a must-read in one's lifetime.

[@christophkiesewetter1871]

Thanks for all of your videos. I am actually German, but I do understand your analyses perfectly and you analyze my favorite authors and philosophers 👌

[@stevec7770]

Tolstoy is second

[@Kai_Theos_en_ho_Logos]

Excellent breakdown of Dostoevsky. Thank you.

[@kevinrombouts3027]

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

[@richardcheatham9490]

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.

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[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot Gvanca!

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

[@ShardsofWisdom]

Being a Russian, reading Dostoevsky’s novels was a part of my high schoolcurriculum. I remember being deeply impressed by “The Idiot” as it resonated with me on some level. In these recent years, I’ve been heavily into psychology and didn’t spend as much time with philosophy as before. You channel sparked my interest again, so I’m really grateful for that! And now I want to re-read Dostoevsky’s work and actually understand most of it haha. Your videos are brilliant. I’m not even going to try and match them haha. Your work has huge impact, so please don’t stop! As a viewer, I’ll be trying to find more time to check the rest of your content ;)

[@Eternalised]

That's amazing. I'm very glad I could have contributed to spark your interest, that's one of my main purposes of making videos! Thanks a lot for the uplifting words as well!!

[@justinfinch2458]

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

[@Dacademeca]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot friend!

[@robchwyl4273]

Great video and commentary!

[@urimtefiki226]

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

[@Eternalised]

Thanks a lot Urim!

[@Whisperingbugs]

Such a good video! Well done my friend

[@georgevlavianos1401]

Dostoevsky is a classical classic, timeless and profound.

[@sabitchowdhury6067]

He is my favorite philosopher among the many.. his words helped me change a lot.

[@faiz.shaikh]

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]

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

[@selfactualization8260]

Excellent video man!

[@Eternalised]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind words

[@waldonunez8311]

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

[@wild3404]

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[@alfredflorin4419]

This channel is a gift from God.

[@evelynyqwang5993]

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[@captainawsomeist]

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

[@AndreiAndrei-si7he]

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

[@1032godofwar]

Great review!

[@frankliva7438]

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[@matthewdang131]

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.

[@caseydub7546]

Best video I’ve watched in months. Subbed

[@frizzyred1292]

Im not much of a reader now and again ill pick up the odd book and I dont know how I ended up reading a classic but Crime and Punishment is my favourite book.

[@estebanb7166]

What made it your favorite?

[@frizzyred1292]

@@estebanb7166 The poverty within Raskolnikov's surroundings and the aliention the character had with the people around him reminded me of myself. I found it very comforting to read, I never found it a disturburbing read oddly enough with all the dark themes going on in it.

[@estebanb7166]

@@frizzyred1292 Thanks for the response. Have you read any Cormac McCarthy? McCarthy is influenced by Dostoevsky and you don't seem to be bothered by dark themes, so he may be up your alley.

[@frizzyred1292]

@@estebanb7166 No but thank you for the recommendation. Ill certainly check out the author. I also like reading anything by Charles Bukowski, some people are turned off by his style and sense of depression but he is another one who I find very comforting to read. The down and out characters, the squalid living conditions, the alchohol, women... he knew what he was writing about. George Orwell, Down and Out in Paris and London is another one of my faves. Hopefully you can get an idea of the type of books I enjoy, so please let me know of any more recommendations! Thank you.

[@nathanwalker6360]

@@frizzyred1292 Jack Kerouac On The Road. Or anything really by Kerouac. Also my favourite poem of all time Howl by Allen Ginsberg, which you can find on KZbin.

[@emilianolopez8322]

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[@8nansky528]

I ADORE READING

[@crysty200718]

Very good video. It was worth watching Thank you

[@Eternalised]

Thank you very much Cristian!

[@Dacademeca]

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]

Thanks! This video is doing very well :)

[@joshsinclair539]

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