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| A Confession (Dover Books on Western Philosophy) | 
 enlarge | Author: L.n. Tolstoy
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 57249
Media: Paperback
Edition: New title
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0486438511
Dewey Decimal Number: 230
EAN: 9780486438511
ASIN: 0486438511
Publication Date: April 29, 2005
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Inspirational and affective philosophical writings October 15, 2003
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
There are some books that have a resonance with your inner sense and this, for me, was one of them. It asked all the questions about the meaning of life that I've ever been tempted to ask, and gave me relief that someone else has thought the same dark, depressing, thoughts that I have. And strangely enough, just the realisation that Tolstoy has been where I have been, gave me inspiration. I requested this book because I'm interested in Wittgenstein and many of his early writings were influenced by Tolstoy and I wanted to see what it was about Tolstoy that had such a profound effect on Wittgenstein. And now I feel I understand and have experienced this effect. It truly is one of the most incredible books I have ever read - but then I am a philosopher with a questioning mind - you may not be!
Mandatory Reading June 23, 1999
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This was perhaps the greatest book I have ever read. What a trip! In just a short hour I experienced the devestating effects of a horrible depression to the uplifting accounts of unimaginable faith through an extraordinary man. I believe this should be mandatory reading for all highschool/college students. Setting the religious aspects aside, Tolstoy's unique contemplating process is one that I feel we should all be aware of. He examines everything; leaving no stone unturned. What a great work of art!
 Engaging little book May 21, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
An engrossing account of Tolstoy's spiritual crisis, in which he grapples with the apparent meaningless of his life and existence in general.. As a person who went through a similar experience, this book meant a lot to me -- we had so many common feelings and struggles. It is very well-written and doesn't take long to read... well-worth it! My one complaint is that the book kind of leaves you hanging -- he goes through what led to his crisis but you're left wishing to know how his faith develops... but, there are other books by him about it.
Great commentary on life June 5, 1998
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When reading A Confession I felt as if I were listening to a wise, animated friend. This book spoke to me. Tolstoy convincingly details the reasons not to live only to conclude that the best thing to do is to continue living. Since it is not a particularly well-known Tolstoy work, I thought it deserved some promotion here. It really is wonderful.
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