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Nikolay Chernyshevsky Biography

Philosopher

Nikolay Chernyshevsky (July 12, 1828 - October 17, 1889) was a prominent Russian philosopher, writer, and social activist. His ideas had a profound impact on Russian society and politics in the 19th century.

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Author:Nikolay Chernyshevsky

“In work we act under the predominant motive of external, rational necessities; in pleasure, under the predominant motive of other, equally general necessities of human nature. Rest or recreation is the element in which the personality seeks to renew its strength from these stimuli that exhaust the reserve of human resources. It's an element introduced into life by the person himself.”

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Book:What Is to Be Done?

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“Whatever field of human activity one may take, only those trends that are in harmony with the needs of society show rapid progress.”

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Author:Nikolay Chernyshevsky

About the Author

Born: July 12, 1828
Died: October 17, 1889
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 3

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