The work explores the concept of morality and how it relates to God's will versus human nature. It argues that traditional Christian teachings are often at odds with human experience and that a more authentic understanding of morality can be derived from observing human behavior in everyday life. The text critiques the idea of original sin and suggests that humans are inherently good, but corrupted by societal influences.
By Leo Tolstoy · First published 1882 · Genre: Philosophical, Religious, Literary Fiction · 13 chapters