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On Life

by Leo Tolstoy

In Leo Tolstoy's remarkable collection of essays, On Life, readers are invited to embark on a philosophical journey that delves into the fundamental questions of human existence. With wisdom and introspection, Tolstoy contemplates the complexities of life, morality, spirituality, and the pursuit of true happiness. Within the pages of this profound collection, Tolstoy explores a diverse range of topics, including the nature of love, the role of art, the significance of work, and the influence of social institutions. Drawing from his own experiences, Tolstoy shares personal reflections, anecdotes, and moral dilemmas, inviting readers to contemplate the universal aspects of the human condition. Tolstoy's writing style captivates with its clarity, sincerity, and depth of thought. His ability to convey complex ideas in accessible language makes On Life a timeless treasure for readers of all backgrounds. Each essay serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the human spirit, offering insights that resonate with readers across generations. Through On Life, Tolstoy presents a vision of a meaningful existence that transcends societal norms and materialistic pursuits. He challenges readers to reflect on their own lives, to seek inner harmony, and to align their actions with their deepest values and beliefs. This collection serves as a testament to Tolstoy's intellectual prowess, moral convictions, and profound understanding of human nature. On Life offers a window into the mind of one of history's greatest writers, providing a glimpse into the wisdom and timeless truths that have made Tolstoy an enduring literary figure. Immerse yourself in the illuminating world of On Life, where Leo Tolstoy's philosophical insights shed light on the complexities of the human experience. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and moved as Tolstoy guides you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and contemplation. Enter the realm of Tolstoy's philosophical ponderings and explore the depth of his wisdom as he unravels the mysteries of life, purpose, and the pursuit of a meaningful existence in this timeless collection, On Life.

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English

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English

Published In

1888

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Leo Tolstoy was a significant figure in Russian literature, known for his novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." These works are celebrated examples of realist fiction, examining human experience...

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00 - Introduction
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00 - Introduction
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01 - Chapter 1 The essential contradiction inherent in human life
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02 - Chapter 2 Humanity has recognized from the earliest days the contradiction of life...
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03 - Chapter 3 The errors of the Scribes
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04 - Chapter 4 The doctrine of the Scribes substitutes the visible manifestation of man's animal existence...
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05 - Chapter 5 The false doctrines of the Pharisees and Scribes no more explain the true meaning of life...
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06 - Chapter 6 The division in the consciousness of the men of our time
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07 - Chapter 7 The division of consciousness proceeds from the confusion of the animal life with the human
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08 - Chapter 8 The division and the contradiction are only apparent: they are the consequence of false doctrine
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09 - Chapter 9 The birth of the true life in man
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10 - Chapter 10 Reason is the law recognized by man, in conformity with which his life must be perfected
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11 - Chapter 11 False direction of knowledge
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12 - Chapter 12 The cause of false knowledge is the false perspective in which objects appear
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13 - Chapter 13 The possibility of understanding objects increases not in proportion to their manifestation in time and space...
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14 - Chapter 14 The true human life is not that which is lived in time and space
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15 - Chapter 15 The renunciation of the wellbeing of the animal individuality is the law of human life
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16 - Chapter 16 The animal individuality is the instrument of life
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17 - Chapter 17 Birth by the Spirit
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18 - Chapter 18 The demands of the reasonable consciousness
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19 - Chapter 19 Confirmation of the demands of the reasonable consciousness
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20 - Chapter 20 The demands of the individuality appear incompatible with those of the reasonable consciousness
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21 - Chapter 21 What is required is not renunciation of our individuality but the subjugation of individuality to the reasonable consciousness
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22 - Chapter 22 The feeling of love is the manifestation of the activity of the individuality subjected to the reasonable consciousness
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23 - Chapter 23 The manifestation of the feeling of love is impossible to men who do not understand the meaning of their life
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24 - Chapter 24 True love is a consequence of the renunciation of the welfare of the individuality
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25 - Chapter 25 Love is the sole and complete activity of the true life
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26 - Chapter 26 The efforts of men, directed to the impossible amelioration of their existence, deprive them of the possibility of living the one true life
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27 - Chapter 27 The fear of death is only the consciousness of the unsolved contradiction of life
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28 - Chapter 28 Carnal death destroys the body limited in space and the consciousness limited in time...
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29 - Chapter 29 Men fear death because they have restricted life by their false conception, taking a part of life to be the whole
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30 - Chapter 30 Life is a relationship to the world. The movement of life is the establishment of new and loftier relationships...
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31 - Chapter 31 The life of men when they are dead does not cease in this world
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32 - Chapter 32 The dread of death proceeds from man's confusion of his different relationships to the world
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33 - Chapter 33 The visible life is a part of the infinite movement of life
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34 - Chapter 34 The incomprehensibility of the sufferings of earthly existence proves to man more convincingly than anything...
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35 - Chapter 35 Physical sufferings constitute an indispensable condition of the life and welfare of men
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36 - Conclusion
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37 - Appendix I
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38 - Appendix II
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39 - Appendix III
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40 - Appendix IV Mr. H. W. Massingham on "Life"
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