He concluded that reason alone cannot explain life's meaning; meaning requires "irrational knowledge" or faith.
Tolstoy observed that the "laboring poor" lived with a simple, authentic faith that gave them the strength to live and face death without despair. Key Themes: A Confession
His ultimate resolution was to "live seeking God," asserting that as long as he sought the divine, he felt strong. He concluded that reason alone cannot explain life's
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Written between 1879 and 1880, this autobiographical work details the famous novelist's profound midlife existential crisis.
Despite his wealth and fame, Tolstoy found life meaningless because of the inevitability of death. He explored science, philosophy, and upper-class religion but found them all lacking.
"A Confession" refers to several distinct and powerful works, ranging from classic literature to modern true crime. 1. Leo Tolstoy’s A Confession (Book)