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What does Anna represent in the context of Tolstoy's views?
What does Anna represent in the context of Tolstoy's views?
- The idealization of Eastern wisdom
- The rejection of Western values
- The struggle for religious rebirth
- The Westernization of Russian social elites (correct)
What does the train station symbolize in the context of Tolstoy's work?
What does the train station symbolize in the context of Tolstoy's work?
- The struggle for individualism
- The corruption of Western reason
- The importance of collective labor
- Artificial modernity (correct)
What is the central idea of Dostoevsky's concept of the 'God-manhood'?
What is the central idea of Dostoevsky's concept of the 'God-manhood'?
- The need for Russia to spread the truth and wisdom
- The rejection of the Gospel's eternal truths
- The possibility of gaining a mystical meaning of history (correct)
- The importance of rejecting institutionalized religion
What is the primary difference between Tolstoy's and Dostoevsky's views on history?
What is the primary difference between Tolstoy's and Dostoevsky's views on history?
What does Konstantin Levin's participation in the harvest symbolize?
What does Konstantin Levin's participation in the harvest symbolize?
What is the primary cause of unhappiness according to Tolstoy's views?
What is the primary cause of unhappiness according to Tolstoy's views?
What was Dostoevsky's perception of bourgeois freedom?
What was Dostoevsky's perception of bourgeois freedom?
What did Dostoevsky see as a consequence of European civilization rejecting the way of Christ?
What did Dostoevsky see as a consequence of European civilization rejecting the way of Christ?
In Dostoevsky's view, what is necessary for moral healing?
In Dostoevsky's view, what is necessary for moral healing?
What does the character of Raskolnikov exemplify in Crime and Punishment?
What does the character of Raskolnikov exemplify in Crime and Punishment?
What is the ideal society according to Dostoevsky?
What is the ideal society according to Dostoevsky?
What was Dostoevsky's impression of London during his travels?
What was Dostoevsky's impression of London during his travels?
What, according to Tolstoy, is the primary issue with the concept of progress?
What, according to Tolstoy, is the primary issue with the concept of progress?
What does Tolstoy propose as a means to protest and abolish social inequality?
What does Tolstoy propose as a means to protest and abolish social inequality?
What type of art does Tolstoy believe holds the most value?
What type of art does Tolstoy believe holds the most value?
What is Tolstoy's view on the state?
What is Tolstoy's view on the state?
Why does Tolstoy reject the use of force and violence?
Why does Tolstoy reject the use of force and violence?
What kind of society does Tolstoy wish to establish?
What kind of society does Tolstoy wish to establish?
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