Episode II: A Rather Obscure One for the Moment (Brothers

Episode II: A Rather Obscure One for the Moment (Brothers Karamazov Part II)

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In this episode, Karl and Søren discuss Part II of The Brothers Karamazov: everything, that is, but The Grand Inquisitor. They talk about baseness, proper ways of treating the poor, and Father Zosima's approach to holiness as a means of achieving unity on earth. Program note: our discussion of The Grand Inquisitor section of Part II is appearing as a separate podcast available only to our Patreon subscribers. Head over to our Patreon to sign up and get access today!

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