The unexpected/expected decay of Zosima’s corpse had various consequences, including (146 years later) my ruminations about non-acceptance vs. rejection. The former seems to be linked to a healthy spiritual autonomy and agency, the latter—to obsessive bargaining.
Also, the trolley problem sucks.
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Rejection vs. Non-Acceptance in The Brothers Karamazov
By The Way, The Trolley Problem Sucks