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Ma confession

The author recounts a prolonged loss of inherited religious belief and a consequent spiritual crisis, detailing profound doubt, moral unease, and existential despair. Through autobiographical episodes and philosophical reflection, he examines why scientific knowledge and social conventions failed to supply meaning, interrogates conscience and metaphysical questions, and traces an intellectual and ethical search that leads toward new religious and moral convictions. The text blends personal confession with systematic argument about faith and purpose.

By graf Leo Tolstoy
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The author recounts a prolonged loss of inherited religious belief and a consequent spiritual crisis, detailing profound doubt, moral unease, and existential despair. Through autobiographical episodes and philosophical reflection, he examines why scientific knowledge and social conventions failed to supply meaning, interrogates conscience and metaphysical questions, and traces an intellectual and ethical search that leads toward new religious and moral convictions. The text blends personal confession with systematic argument about faith and purpose.

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graf Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy, a prominent Russian author and philosopher, is best known for his epic novels that explore complex themes of morality, society, and human experience. His most famous works include "Anna Karenina," which delves into the intricacies of love and infidelity, and "War and Peace," a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Beyond fiction, Tolstoy was a significant thinker in the realms of ethics and spirituality, as evidenced in his essays such as "The Kingdom of God Is Within You," where he articulates his views on nonviolent resistance and Christian anarchism. His literary contributions have left a lasting impact on both literature and philosophy.

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