very interesting! As I read war and peace I also found his historical theory fascinating. The idea of a fate upon us and our meaningless role in this universe gives some sense of relief, it reminds me to Hegel's thelos of history. But to be honest I found the "existential" or the "human" part of the text the most beautiful. For example the episode of Andrey looking from the window and hearing Natasha talking. He is been so concerned with all his problems that he forgot about the world around him, and in that moment he understands, thanks to her, that he and his problems are irrelevant. There is just much more in this world than our ego with problems.
This was a great listen! Waiting for my library to send me Middlemarch, asap.
very interesting! As I read war and peace I also found his historical theory fascinating. The idea of a fate upon us and our meaningless role in this universe gives some sense of relief, it reminds me to Hegel's thelos of history. But to be honest I found the "existential" or the "human" part of the text the most beautiful. For example the episode of Andrey looking from the window and hearing Natasha talking. He is been so concerned with all his problems that he forgot about the world around him, and in that moment he understands, thanks to her, that he and his problems are irrelevant. There is just much more in this world than our ego with problems.
Very illuminating episode. The lessons from War and Peace are enduring, especially relevant in these times.