Join us at the Philosophers’ Book Club as we discuss Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Notable for its unflinching portrayal of the process of dying and centrally concerned with the question how to live a meaningful life, Ivan Ilyich is one of the great novellas. In this event, we discuss Tolstoy's philosophical ideas, his work, and his life.
At the Philosophers’ Book Club, we select a work of fiction for philosophical dissection. Although you are encouraged to read the book in advance, it is by no means necessary.
Thomas Karshan is Senior Lecturer in Literature, University of East Anglia.
Olga Sobolev is Programme Director BSc Language, Culture and Society, LSE.
Jonathan Birch is a Fellow of the Forum for Philosophy and Associate Professor of Philosophy, LSE.
The Forum for Philosophy (@forumphilosophy) is a non-profit organizarion that hosts weekly events exploring science, politics, and culture from a philosophical perspective.
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