Prof. Thomas Pfau

Aug. 12, 2025

Brothers Karamazov: Manicheanism, Christian Existentialism and other …

Prof. Thomas Pfau offers an in-depth theological and philosophical analysis of Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov, focusing on Ivan and Alyosha’s contrasting worldviews, the “Rebellion” and “Grand Inquisitor” chapters, and the novel’s profound exploration of freedom, suffering, and divine love.

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