We introduce what polyphony is and how this reflects and embodies Dostoevsky's novels. -- If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends! -- This video is brought to you by Philosophy Circle, my project to deliver clear, high-quality philosophy education: . -- For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: -- Support my mission and gain exclusive perks: -- Join our newsletter on my website: Find me on LinkedIn: -- Feel free to join my discord server: -- About the video: One of the great contributions to Dostoevsky and literary scholarship was Mikhail Bakhtin's work The Problem of Dostoevsky's Poetics. In this video, I build on this book showing how to understand Dostoevsky through a polyphonic lens and what this means for readers of his works. Understanding polyphony prevents simple oversimplifications of Dostoevsky's views. -- #joshuayen #dostoevsky