Nietzsche vs Dostoevsky 5/5: Why “Will to Power” Destroys Men (w/ Fr. John Strickland)
From Path of Manliness by Paul Lloyd Robson
October 27, 2025 · 52 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the destructive nature of Nietzsche's 'will to power' in contrast to Dostoevsky's insights on morality and the need for a return to traditional values.
When men cut themselves off from the transcendent, nihilism follows—and souls collapse. In this conversation, Paul and Fr. John Strickland unpack Dostoevsky vs. Nietzsche: why “will to power” ends in self-destruction, how Crime and Punishment exposes the cost of transgression, and what an Orthodox return to order, hierarchy, and worship offers modern men. If you’re disillusioned with the culture and hungry for strength, stability, and brotherhood, this is for you. Ready to stop drifting and build on rock? Join our Genesis Workshop—a practical on-ramp into traditional wisdom, daily disciplines, and a living brotherhood of men walking toward God. Start here → https://pathofmanliness.notion.site/genesis-workshop Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA?sub_confirmation=1 Read more about our work: http://pathofmanliness.com #Dostoevsky #Nietzsche #OrthodoxChristianity #traditionalmasculinity #nihilism #CrimeAndPunishment #JordanPeterson #brotherhood #menscommunity #tradition
People in this episode
Host: Paul Lloyd Robson
Guest: Fr. John Strickland
Topics covered
- nihilism
- traditional masculinity
- Dostoevsky
- Nietzsche
- brotherhood
- transcendence
Keywords
- Dostoevsky
- Nietzsche
- nihilism
- Crime and Punishment
- traditional masculinity
- brotherhood
- Orthodox Christianity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Orthodox Christianity
Books & works: Crime and Punishment
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