The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets - The Philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Pre-order my new book, 'The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness,' now (out March, 2026): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FCDCCNJR?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=andrewsmcmeelpublishing-20 Other retailers: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/the-terrible-paradox-of-self-awareness/ This book is the result of two years of work. It explores the pain, wonder, and meaning of being conscious—how awareness can be both a gift and a curse, and how we can live well within this paradox. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In this video, we explore the life, work, and philosophy of novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Specifically, we look into Dostoevsky's views of what it means to suffer, desire happiness, live morally, and define and strive toward these goals in the modern, Western world. Go to https://www.blinkist.com/pursuitofwonder to receive free unlimited access for 1 week and 25% off a premium membership of this video's sponsor, Blinkist. Pursuit of Wonder books available here: My guided journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K1ZVMM8 Notes from the End of Everything: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D4VSD88 The Hidden Story of Every Person: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095L8LP33 (Also available to more international locations here: https://pursuitofwonder.com/store) If you are interested in further supporting the channel, you can contribute to the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Special thank you to our very generous Patreon supporters: Diana Yun Axel Alcazar David Piadozo Landon Enis Jacqueline Spaile Martin Cordsmeier Matthew Sheldon OnlineBookClub.org Zake Jajac Footloose Labs Alan Stein Justin Redenbaugh Christian Villanueva George Leontowicz Follow Pursuit of Wonder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwonder POW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuitOfWonder