【偉人物語】人間精神の地下室✦ドストエフスキーの一生

This is a narrative account of the life of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. He is a novelist who has left his mark on the history of literature not only in Russia but around the world, but leading philosophers and intellectuals of later generations also read Dostoevsky as a "thinker." What exactly was the "basement of the human spirit" that he reached? [Related Videos (Influenced Thinkers)] Nietzsche's Life:    • 推し偉人✦人生でジェットコースターするな✦ニーチェの人生解説【前編】   Wittgenstein's Life:    • 【推し偉人】前編：ウィトゲンシュタインの人生を解説〜財閥御曹司、哲学者になる   Albert Camus' Life:    • 【人生物語】君よ反抗者たれ✦アルベール・カミュの一生   Simone Weil's Life:    • 【観る偉人】労働の霊性と文明の再建✦シモーヌ・ヴェイユの一生   [Favorite Great People] Playlist    • 【推し偉人】偉人の人生解説   [Table of Contents] 00:00 - Prologue: In the Basement 04:09 - Act I: Convulsions 08:45 - Act II: Above Ground 12:01 - Act III: Execution by Shooting 19:25 - Act IV: Underground 23:39 - Act V "The Grand Inquisitor" 29:25 - End 31:46 - Conclusion ========== [References (Recommended)] =========== [1] Berdyaev (translated by Eiji Saito). (1960). The Collected Works of Berdyaev, Volume 2: Dostoevsky's Worldview. Hakusuisha. https://amzn.to/43KwuWC If you want to learn about Dostoevsky as a thinker, this is the book for you. It interprets the rebel's ideas, which reach their peak in his works after Notes from Underground, especially The Brothers Karamazov. Reading Berdyaev will help you clearly understand why Nietzsche and Wittgenstein were so fascinated by Dostoevsky, and how their ideas can be described as "Dostoevskian." However, this is a rare book that is difficult to obtain. You'll be lucky if it's in stock. [2] Albert Camus (translated by Saku Sato and Masaaki Takabatake). (1973). The Rebellious Man. Complete Works of Camus, Vol. 6. Shinchosha. https://amzn.to/4hISzbB "The Rebellious Man" is the clearest expression of the quintessence of the thought of Albert Camus, a leading figure in postwar French thought. In it, Dostoevsky is positioned and interpreted as part of the lineage of thinkers of rebellion. Reading it alongside Berdyaev makes for a valuable companion reading, as it allows you to understand the core of Camus's thought as well as Dostoevsky's. However, this is also a rare book (sigh). [3] Henri Troyat (translated by Kasumi Murakami). (1988). Biography of Dostoevsky. Chuokoron-Shinsha. https://amzn.to/4ieWL30 A detailed biography, conveniently available in paperback. It's easy to read as if you were reading a novel, and it inspires you to understand what kind of person Dostoevsky was. However, there's little in the way of commentary on his philosophy or his works. [4] Sadayoshi Igeta. (2014). People and Thoughts 82: Dostoevsky. Shimizu Shoin. https://amzn.to/4jyQ7Wq This is a Dostoevsky book in the People and Thoughts series. As always, it's a handy size, making it an easy introduction. However, personally, I felt it fell short as a biography, commentary on his works, and commentary on his philosophy. In other words, I couldn't quite grasp what kind of image of Dostoevsky the author was trying to convey to the reader. That said, it's still a good read in terms of broadening your understanding of the wide range of possibilities for interpreting Dostoevsky. [Works of Dostoevsky] [1] The Brothers Karamazov (Translated by Takuya Hara). Shincho Bunko. Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3EqYzYA Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4ltNA1j Volume 3: https://amzn.to/4cquOUi "The Grand Inquisitor," discussed in the video, is included in Volume 1, so I encourage you to read it, even if you stop there. Alternatively, it's fun to set aside the complexities and enjoy it as a first-class work of literature. The characters are fascinating, especially the second brother, Ivan Karamazov. However, when interpreting Dostoevsky's philosophy, the key is understanding Elder Zosima and the youngest brother, Alyosha Karamazov. [2] Notes from Underground (translated by Taku Egawa). Shincho Bunko. https://amzn.to/4ieZsSa If you're interested in Dostoevsky but find The Brothers Karamazov a bit too long, I recommend Notes from Underground. It's a slim paperback, so it's easy to read, and the central themes of the rebel's ideology unfold at a brisk pace. Note: This video references the above sources and strives to respect the facts as much as possible. However, it prioritizes the context of the story and includes arbitrary episode selection, speculation, and embellishment. For comprehensive and accurate factual information, we recommend referring directly to the source material. Note: This channel earns income from qualifying sales as an Amazon Associate. ================================ [Materials] BGM: Classical Masterpiece Sound Library, URL = http://classical-sound.seesaa.net/ Sound Effects: Sound Effects Lab, URL = https://soundeffect-lab.info/ Sound Effects: OtoLogic, URL = https://otologic.jp/ #Books #Philosophy #GreatPeople [P.S.] Dostoevsky's themes have been passed down to modern Japanese anime characters, such as Eren from "Attack ...