Jordan Peterson on Dostoyevsky

Jordan Peterson's Brilliant Breakdown on DOSTOYEVSKY "Notes From Underground"

Based Mentality
  Mar 11, 2023
Jordan Peterson breaks down and explains the novella Notes from Underground, written by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most significant writers in the history of literature. Born in Moscow in 1821, he was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, and is best known for his penetrating explorations of the human psyche in his novels.

One of his most famous works is "Notes from Underground," a novella published in 1864. The novel is a first-person account of an unnamed narrator who is living in St. Petersburg and is often referred to as the Underground Man. The Underground Man is a former government official who has become disillusioned with society and has withdrawn into himself.

The novel is divided into two parts. In the first part, the Underground Man discusses his philosophy of life and his belief that human beings are not rational creatures, but are instead driven by irrational impulses. He is critical of the idea of progress and believes that human beings are doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. He also discusses his own sense of isolation and his inability to connect with other people.

In the second part of the novel, the Underground Man relates a series of incidents from his past that illustrate his ideas about human nature. These incidents include an encounter with a prostitute and a confrontation with a former schoolmate.

"Notes from Underground" is a complex and thought-provoking work that explores the human condition in a profound and insightful way. Dostoevsky's portrayal of the Underground Man is both sympathetic and critical, and his analysis of the human psyche is both compelling and unsettling.

The novel has been interpreted in many different ways, with some critics seeing it as a critique of Western rationalism and others seeing it as a reflection of Dostoevsky's own personal philosophy. Regardless of how one interprets the novel, there is no denying its power and its enduring significance as a work of literature.

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Jordan Peterson: Dostoyevsky‘s Critique of Utopian Egalitarianism

PhilosophyInsights
 Dec 10, 2017
Jordan B Peterson (born June 12, 1962) is a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. The topic of this clip is: Dostoyevsky‘s Critique of Utopian Egalitarianism.

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Dr. Peterson and Tim Ballard delve into the depths of human psychology. They shed light on how individuals, initially harboring bitterness and resentment, progressively immerse themselves in solitary brooding, and twisted fantasies. As time passes, these fantasies become increasingly darker, encompassing violent and sexual elements.


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