In this video lecture, I explore Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Idiot, a novel that explores the clash between innocence and a corrupt world. Prince Myshkin, often viewed as the "holy fool," represents a moral purity that stands in stark contrast to the society around him.

What I love about The Idiot is the way it pushes us to question our assumptions about goodness, power, and human nature.

In this lecture, I’ll guide you through the philosophical themes that run through the novel, offering insights into Dostoyevsky’s complex characters and how they reflect the deep struggles of the human condition.

Whether you’re a seasoned reader of Dostoyevsky or encountering his work for the first time, this video will help you engage more deeply with one of his most thought-provoking novels.