Dostoyevsky’s Exploration of the Psyche: Crime, Punishment, and Redemption

Authors

  • Irfan Fazili Assistant Professor, Institute of Foreign Languages, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

Keywords:

significance, morality, psychology, existential philosophy, Dostoyevsky, literary

Abstract

The literary classic "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is known for its in-depth examination of the human psyche. This research paper explores the psychological concepts that Dostoyevsky masterfully portrayed, with a particular emphasis on moral duty, guilt, atonement, and the intricacies of human awareness. The study analyses Dostoyevsky's response to the philosophical currents of 19th-century Russia, including utilitarianism and nihilism, by placing the novel within its historical and cultural context. by closely examining several significant characters, including Rodion Raskolnikov, the main figure. The novel, proving its continued significance in morality, psychology, and existential philosophy conversations today.

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Published

30-06-2017

How to Cite

Irfan Fazili. (2017). Dostoyevsky’s Exploration of the Psyche: Crime, Punishment, and Redemption. International Journal for Research Publication and Seminar, 8(3), 108–116. Retrieved from https://jrps.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/1046

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2017): Apr - June 2017

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Original Research Article

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