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Notes from Underground: A Summary
By Fyodor Dostoevsky 1864, Russia Narrated by the Underground Man, a resentful, isolated, and bitter individual who lives in poverty in St. Petersburg. He is a retired civil servant who, out of resentment toward society, isolates himself from others. Although highly self-conscious, he is an overthinker and constantly at war with himself. The book introduces… Continue reading
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Despise the Free Lunch
Law 40 of the 48 Laws of Power “What is offered for free is dangerous – it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation. What has worth is worth paying for. By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude, guilt, and deceit. It is often wise to pay the full price –… Continue reading
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Notes from Underground: Favorite Quotes
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky “I tell you solemnly, that I have many times tried to become an insect. But I was not equal even to that. I swear, gentlemen, that to be too conscious is an illness- a real thorough-going illness.” “I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.”… Continue reading
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Philosophy and Theology
Summary and Reflection “But what do I love when I love my God? John D. Caputo is a contemporary philosopher whose work often falls under “weak theology” or “radical theology”, a postmodern approach that challenges the traditional view of God as omnipotent and controlling and focuses on a view of God that acts through love,… Continue reading
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Crime and Punishment Character Analysis:
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov Role: Protagonist Characteristic: Intelligent, Conflicted, Proud, Anxious Meaning of Name: Raskol means “schism” which represents the division between Raskolnikov’s philosophy of “ordinary” and “extraordinary”. Representation: Existential Crisis, Psychological Dualism Rodion R. Raskolnikov is the main character of Crime and Punishment. He is a former law student living in poverty in St. Petersburg. He lives in a small closet-like room which he owes rent money on and often avoids his landlady. He has… Continue reading
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Crime and Punishment: A Summary
Fyodor Dostoevsky Genre: Philosophical and Psychological Fiction Heavily influencing Modern Psychology, Crime and Punishment was published in 1866 by one of Russia’s most influential novelists and essayists, Dostoyevsky. In his novel, the author explores the dark side of the human mind and consciousness through Raskolnikov, the protagonist. Living in extreme poverty, the ex-law student, Raskolnikov,… Continue reading
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
“I say let the world go to hell, but I should always have my tea.” Continue reading
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A Nine-Year-Old Girl’s Journey Into Book Thievery
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (published in 2005): A summary Narrated by Death, the Book Thief is a historical novel of nine-year-old Liesel Meminger who lives in a small town in Germany. The story is set in Nazi Germany. The book begins with Liesel losing her six-year-old brother on a train while traveling to… Continue reading
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I AM
“I AM” from Goddard’s book The Power of Awareness Continue reading
The Alchemist MJ 