philosophy
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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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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: 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
The Alchemist MJ 