The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Grand Inquisitor by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This new edition presents The Grand Inquisitor together with the preceding chapter, Rebellion, and the extended reply offered by Dostoevsky in the following sections, entitled The Russian Monk. By showing how Dostoevsky frames the Grand Inquisitor story in the wider context of the novel, this edition captures the subtlety and power of Dostoevsky's critique of modernity as well as his alternative vision of human fulfillment.

This collection gives us a sense of the depth of Dostoevsky's insights into human life and suffering and of his profound understanding of the tensions and dangers of modernityGuignon's Introduction is a brilliant study that shows how profoundly the 'legend of the Grand Inquisitor' speaks to our day. --Charles Taylor, McGill University


Guignon's Introduction is by far the best available to these texts, and is, for its clarity and depth, one of the finest Introductions to complex literary or philosophical material that I've ever read. --Stephen L. Collins, Babson College


This text worked beautifully in my Intro to the Western Humanities course. I especially appreciated Guignon's insightful Introduction, the selection of chapters, the clear layout. --Dan Spencer, University of Montana

Charles B Guignon is Professor of Philosophy, The University of South Florida. Charles Guignon is Professor of Philosophy, University of South Florida.
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ISBN 13 9780872201934
ISBN 10 0872201937
Title The Grand Inquisitor
Author Fyodor Dostoevsky
Series Hackett Classics Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Year published 1993-10-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.