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I think classic literature recommendations usually suck, here's where I would start

Aldous Huxley's true masterpiece (not Brave New World)

You're a bad person, according to this philosopher

Absurdism, the philosophy that doesn't care about the meaning of life

Why Dostoyevsky Hated Utilitarianism

What does Kafkaesq actually mean?

The Life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Dostoyevsky was a larger-than-life character who lived through more than what seemed possible in one lifetime. And as a result, we have all from Crime and Punishment to The Brothers Karamazov to enjoy.

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I think classic literature recommendations usually suck, here's where I would start

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It's not that the usual classic recommendations are bad books, not by any means. But when you start reading classic literature, try not to kill any excitement you may have by picking something too difficult or something that requires analysis to really understand.

Aldous Huxley's true masterpiece (not Brave New World)

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While I enjoyed Brave New World a ton; this is the book that really made me fall in love with Huxley's storytelling.

You're a bad person, according to this philosopher

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This is the somewhat controversial take of the philosopher Peter Singer. These thoughts do not reflect my own, but is part of a philosophy series exploring ideas.

Absurdism, the philosophy that doesn't care about the meaning of life

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This philosophy, absurdism, was popularized by the French philosopher and writer Albert Camus and has been echoed by great writers and philosophers since. Even someone like Franz Kafka, who's known for his surreal story telling that somehow feels so true, has his roots in absurdism. Don't ask why, ask why not.

Why Dostoyevsky Hated Utilitarianism

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Fyodor Dostoyevsky, despite being born some odd 200 years ago, still has a huge impact on the world, and no book has made a mark as big as Crime and Punishment.

What does Kafkaesq actually mean?

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The Trial by Franz Kafka, and frankly all of his works, embodies this idea of disassociation of feeling like we live in a system that's oppressive, without there being any oppressors.

What is Utilitarianism actually?

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What does the most amount of good for the most amount of people? Well, that question is harder to define than you may think.

4 incredible classics you've probably never heard about

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If a book is not from France, Russia, England, or the US, it's unlikely to be heavily recommended. Let's change that. Here are some of my favorite classics of all time from other countries.

The time Dostoyevsky hid a book within his own book

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In Fyodor Dostoyevsky's magnum opus, The Brothers Karamazov, he gave us the short story of The Grand Inquisitor which has been a catalyst for theological discourse since its' conception.

This is where I would start when reading classic literature

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4 recommendations that most people will be able to read and comprehend, while still being incredibly impactful and will leave you wanting for more.

Why People Love The Trial by Franz Kafka

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It's much less about the story it tells than what it tells us about ourselves and the human condition.

The Life of Franz Kafka - Life of Failure

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Franz Kafka might be the biggest failure who ever lived, but boy am I thankful for that fact. Recommend reading The Trial, Metamorphosis, and The Castle for anyone interested in reading his works.

This is Hemingway's best novel #shorts

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For whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway is a masterpiece.

This is Dostoyevsky's most underrated long novel #shorts

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Demons by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is such an exciting and thrilling ride both for the exciting story and the philosophical and psychological commentary.

Sebastian Rothstein