162. Ben Fleming: Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground"

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Ben Fleming discusses Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground' and its relevance to contemporary themes.

Ben Fleming is back to discuss a work, Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground," that underscores the thesis that the west is largely "stuck" playing out the same themes and ideas from the 1850's-1920's. Seeking the Hidden Thing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

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Host: Kruptos

Guest: Ben Fleming

Topics covered

• Dostoevsky
• literature
• western themes
• 19th century
• philosophy

Keywords

• Dostoevsky
• Notes from Underground
• western culture
• literary analysis
• 19th century themes

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Books & works: Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground'

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