In this episode of The Pilgrim’s Interests, we delve into Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Idiot to explore the starkly contrasting views of Prince Myshkin and Hippolite Terentyev—two characters grappling with beauty, despair, and the nature of existence. As we uncover Dostoevsky’s insights into resilience, empathy, and wisdom, we’re faced with a profound question: how can we hold both beauty and horror in tension, and what does that mean for our own lives? Join us as we unravel Dostoevsky’s powerful message on the human condition, and discover why his vision remains as relevant today as ever.

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