The Brightest Lights of the Silver Age

Exploring the unique elements of Russian philosophy, Nikolai Berdyaev delves into its existential nature and religious anarchism in this collection of essays, the first of his works translated into English. He articulates the emergence of "the new religious consciousness" in early 20th-century Russia, positing a shift away from atheism and positivism towards spiritual renewal. The essays also examine influential figures such as Tolstoy, Solovyov, and Bulgakov, highlighting their contributions to Russian religious thought and the philosophical landscape of the time.