Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground

Today we talk about the philosophical themes of one of Dostoevsky's most famous books: Notes From Underground. We talk about contemplative inertia, the "stone wall" of rationality, utopian socialism, the tension between love and freedom in the modern world, self-loathing as a defense mechanism, and much more. Hope you enjoy it. :)

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[divelostmind]

Please more Dostoevsky, this was a great episode!

[NishantSoni-fomc]

I read this book few years back in my 20s, i was shocked, shocked by how wonderful someone wrote my inner thoughts on paper, every sentence roughly speaking was me talking loudly.

[farahali]

Brilliant episode. I have never thought of the character like this. You gave me a new perspective. Thanks Stephen.

[lexcabilte]

Thank you for this! Dostoyevsky has been a big part of my adult learning experience and I guess to a lot of people too so we would appreciate more about him and his philosophy from you 😃

[vishwastanwar]

I am coincidentally reading this book these days, so I will listen to the ep after I finish it. But it's just warm when you're feeling low and someone you admire drops their new work. Favourite philosophy podcast 10/10 would

[Anarcath]

Absolutely wonderful audio! Thank you.
I've read most of Dostyevsky's works but I love your interpretations, so definitely interested in hearing more about his works.

[jasongilder]

Stephen! I was the one who emailed about Dostoevsky! Thanks for this…

[lp.hxc]

I need to learn more, Its scary how much can relate to the underground man

[srinagarubanpathujan]

This is so ominous. I just started reading it myself and this popped up.😮

[Yellow.]

Please more, hes my favorite author of all time❤

[yeesian]

Absolutely love your work, Stephen! (From Malaysia)

[xclampazzo]

This was a brilliant breakdown of Notes from Underground. Inspired to read it again!

[Existence_Predicate]

This is one of my favourite books, glad this was made

[marcusbowman]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for!!!

[vladimirstoyanov]

I started listening to it in the background, and at first I thought it was about “Crime and Punishment” - so many similar ideas were there. But then the differences began, and I had to re-listen :) Really awesome analysis! Subscribed

[vile]

16 minutes in. It’s scary how much this sounds like me last week to the past few years and likely still right now. 🥲

[anon]

I cried listening to this. Very beautiful to me.

[salmahamad]

I am a big fan of your program, first time i made a comment.. please please more of Dostoevsky please

[martin_quarto]

Damn I appreciate ya. Reading Walter Kaufman’s Existentialism collection: and it starts with this text—and so I recently just read this. Good timing ☕️

[andrewbowen]

You can never go wrong with Dostoevsky