Author |
Shestov, Lev, 1866-1938 |
Author of introduction, etc. |
Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930 |
Translator |
Koteliansky, S. S. (Samuel Solomonovitch), 1880-1955 |
Title |
All Things are Possible
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Note |
Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Note |
Translation of Apofeoz bespochvennosti
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Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
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Summary |
"All Things are Possible" by Lev Shestov is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The text presents Shestov's viewpoint on the nature of existence, exploring the limitations of human understanding and the conflict between established ideas and individual freedom. Through a dense and reflective prose style, Shestov embarks on a critique of European rationalism and its impact on Russian thought, suggesting a more subjective exploration of existence. The opening of the book establishes a rich philosophical landscape that examines the human experience of life and the quest for meaning. Shestov uses vivid metaphors to illustrate the obscure and chaotic nature of existence, where individuals must navigate through uncertainty and pain to find clarity. He critiques the reliance on logical reasoning and established truths, arguing that such constructs may hinder true understanding of the self. At the same time, he emphasizes a fundamental freedom in the human psyche, suggesting that true liberation arises from embracing uncertainty rather than conforming to societal ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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Subject |
Philosophy
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Subject |
Russian literature -- History and criticism
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
57369 |
Release Date |
Jun 21, 2018 |
Most Recently Updated |
Oct 29, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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