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Leo Shestov is one of the living Russians. He is about fifty years old. He was born at Kiev, and studied at the university there. His first book appeared in 1898, since which year he has gradually gained an assured position as one of the best critics and essayists in Russia. A hst of his works is as follows: 1898. Shakespeare and his Critic, Brandes. 1900. Good in the Teaching of Dostoevsky and Nietzsche :P hilosophy and Preaching. 1903. Dostoevsky and Nietzsche: The Philosophy ofT ragedy. 1905. The Apotheosis of Groundlessness (here translated under the title All Things are Possible ). 1908. Beginnings andE nds. 1912. Great Vigils.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a provocative exploration of the Russian intellectual landscape, examining the unique challenges faced by Russian writers and thinkers grappling with the weight of European influence. The author argues that Russian culture, unlike its European counterpart, has not organically absorbed Western ideas but rather been inoculated with them, leading to a tumultuous process of assimilation and, ultimately, a profound rejection of the very culture it sought to embrace. The book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of this struggle, analyzing the works of prominent Russian writers such as Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Turgenev, and Chekhov, and positioning their work within the broader context of European intellectual history. The author challenges conventional notions of morality, logic, and reason, suggesting that the pursuit of absolute truth can lead to a stifling of the creative spirit and ultimately inhibit true philosophical exploration. The book's central argument is that the human psyche is inherently creative and free, and that rigid systems of thought, be they philosophical, moral, or scientific, ultimately serve as constraints on this inherent freedom. The author posits that true understanding comes not from adherence to fixed dogma but from embracing the uncertainties of life, and the boundless possibilities of the human imagination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330455333_0
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