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Product Description: Valentin Katasonov – Dostoevsky on Science, Capitalism, and the Last Times
Valentin Katasonov’s book explores a lesser-known dimension of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s work: his views on science, capitalism, and the end of history. The author argues that while literature on Dostoevsky is vast, significant gaps remain—particularly regarding the writer’s economic and aesthetic ideas. Katasonov examines how Dostoevsky’s characters articulate perspectives on the role of technology in society, the nature of money and usury, and the tension between beauty and ugliness.
A central theme is Dostoevsky’s portrayal of Russian capitalism. According to Katasonov, the novelist left a uniquely naturalistic and disturbing depiction of Russia’s transition to capitalism—one unmatched by historians or writers of his time. The book also positions Dostoevsky as a prophetic writer, whose predictions have been borne out by 20th-century Russian history and contemporary events.
The volume includes a detailed analysis of the “Legend of the Grand Inquisitor,” which Katasonov considers Dostoevsky’s most striking work. It further develops the thesis that Dostoevsky is the most eschatological writer in Russian literature, deeply concerned with the “last times.” This is a scholarly yet accessible study for those interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and economic history.
Price: 801.00 RUR