The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets - The Philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky

This book is the result of two years of work. It explores the suffering, wonder, and meaning inherent to being conscious, and how we can live well within this conundrum of being. In this video, we explore the life, work, and philosophy of novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Specifically, we look into...

18 min - Philosophy & Big Ideas - Pursuit of Wonder

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