{"product_id":"restoring-the-inner-heart-the-nous-in-dostoevskys-ridiculous-man","title":"Restoring the Inner Heart: The Nous in Dostoevsky's Ridiculous Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eFyodor Dostoevskys short story \"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man\" explores the transformation of the heart and a journey from despair to joy through the experience of God that transcends rational discourse. The author examines the title character's spiritual metamorphosis in light of the ancient concept of Nous and how it underpins Dostoevskys own anthropology and guides the reader toward a truer vision of humanity. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 October 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Holy Trinity Publications\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFyodor Dostoevskys renowned short story, \"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,\" portrays a profound transformation of the heart and an exhilarating journey from despair to pure joy. This remarkable joy, accessible to all through the profound experience of God that transcends mere rational discourse, is explored in depth within this captivating literary study. The title character, along with his spiritual metamorphosis, is meticulously examined in the context of the ancient concept of Nous, which evolved from Greek philosophers to Christian fathers. By comparing the \"Ridiculous Man\" to similar characters in Dostoevskys vast corpus, the author reveals how an Orthodox Christian understanding of Nous underpins Dostoevskys own anthropology and how his literary works, in turn, guide the reader toward a more authentic vision of humanity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the final years of his life, Fyodor Dostoevskys renowned short story, \"The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,\" portrays a profound transformation of the heart and an exhilarating journey from despair to pure joy. This remarkable joy, accessible to all through the profound experience of God that transcends mere rational discourse, is explored in depth within this captivating literary study. The title character, along with his spiritual metamorphosis, is meticulously examined in the context of the ancient concept of Nous, which evolved from Greek philosophers to Christian fathers. By comparing the \"Ridiculous Man\" to similar characters in Dostoevskys vast corpus, the author reveals how an Orthodox Christian understanding of Nous underpins Dostoevskys own anthropology and how his literary works, in turn, guide the reader toward a more authentic vision of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 196g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 143 x 220 x 10 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781942699125                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Naumenko","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100394778874,"sku":"9781942699125","price":14.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/3aa3b3d41a41351b3a7211128e4326de.jpg?v=1624495723","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/restoring-the-inner-heart-the-nous-in-dostoevskys-ridiculous-man","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}