Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
In this interview, Dr George Pattison introduces the philosophy and life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. We cover all aspects of Dostoevsky's works from his Slavophilism to his Christianity.
Dr George Pattison is a retired Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and was the Lady Margret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He is one of the most prominent researchers on Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard and Christian existentialism of our time.
Dr. Pattison's book on Dostoevsky: amzn.to/3E5fUX2
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
1:04 Who was Dostoevsky?
3:46 Dostoevsky’s Development of Ideas.
12:19 The influence of the prison camp in his life?
15:30 Dostoevsky’s Engagement with Social Causes
21:58 The Emphasis on Christ in Dostoevsky
26:02 Why is Dostoevsky’s presentation of Christ an Idiot?
30:57 Is Alyosha a second coming of Myshkin?
35:51 What is Dostoevsky’s Christianity?
43:05 Christ outside the truth
46:29 Polyphony and Monophony in Dostoevsky
53:21 Dostoevsky’s relation to Russia
1:03:24 Dostoevsky as prophet
1:09:44 How should we engage with Dostoevsky in the 21st century?
1:12:26 What is George Pattison’s favourite work and lesson from Dostoevsky?
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About the video:
Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. In this interview, Dr George Pattison and I engage in conversation, discussing some of his key ideas ranging from his Christianity, his presentation of Christ in the Idiot and the Brothers Karamazov, to his views on Russia, and more.
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#joshuayen #dostoevsky
In this interview, Dr George Pattison introduces the philosophy and life of Fyodor Dostoevsky. We cover all aspects of Dostoevsky's works from his Slavophilism to his Christianity.
Dr George Pattison is a retired Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and was the Lady Margret Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He is one of the most prominent researchers on Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard and Christian existentialism of our time.
Dr. Pattison's book on Dostoevsky: amzn.to/3E5fUX2
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
1:04 Who was Dostoevsky?
3:46 Dostoevsky’s Development of Ideas.
12:19 The influence of the prison camp in his life?
15:30 Dostoevsky’s Engagement with Social Causes
21:58 The Emphasis on Christ in Dostoevsky
26:02 Why is Dostoevsky’s presentation of Christ an Idiot?
30:57 Is Alyosha a second coming of Myshkin?
35:51 What is Dostoevsky’s Christianity?
43:05 Christ outside the truth
46:29 Polyphony and Monophony in Dostoevsky
53:21 Dostoevsky’s relation to Russia
1:03:24 Dostoevsky as prophet
1:09:44 How should we engage with Dostoevsky in the 21st century?
1:12:26 What is George Pattison’s favourite work and lesson from Dostoevsky?
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If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!
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For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod
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Support my mission and gain exclusive perks:
patreon.com/christianityforall
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Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com
Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen
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Feel free to join my discord server:
discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD
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About the video:
Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. In this interview, Dr George Pattison and I engage in conversation, discussing some of his key ideas ranging from his Christianity, his presentation of Christ in the Idiot and the Brothers Karamazov, to his views on Russia, and more.
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#joshuayen #dostoevsky
