Perennial Wisdom

Ep. 250: Dostoevsky - Freedom, Suffering, and Love


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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we explore the moral and psychological depth of Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of the greatest novelists and spiritual thinkers in history. From his near-execution in 1849 to his rebirth in the prisons of Siberia, Dostoevsky’s life became a living parable of human suffering, redemption, and love.


Drawing from Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, and The Idiot, we uncover three perennial lessons for the modern world:

  • Freedom without responsibility leads to despair.
  • Suffering is the path to self-knowledge.
  • Love is the final answer to the problem of evil.


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