Book · 2005 · Fiction
Master and Man and Other Stories
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You know i did an episode with richard gunderman on tolstoy's master and man which is i think one of the one of my five favorite short stories of all time a mind-blowing story.
Why people recommend it
This collection of powerful short fiction by Leo Tolstoy explores morality, human nature, and the spiritual cost of greed. On EconTalk in 2022, Russ Roberts recommended Tolstoy's Master and Man, describing it as one of his absolute favorite short stories of all time and an extraordinary work of fiction. Roberts brought up the story in multiple episodes that year, noting in March that he planned to use it in an upcoming discussion on greed alongside Adam Smith, and encouraged listeners to read it beforehand. When he finally hosted Richard Gunderman on EconTalk in April 2022, Roberts used the Tolstoy story to launch their analysis of greed and human behavior. Later that month, during a conversation with Tyler Cowen, Roberts praised Master and Man once more as one of the greatest short pieces of literature ever written. These discussions underscore the enduring impact of Tolstoy's narrative, which continues to serve as a vital touchstone for podcasters examining the psychological roots of materialism and ethical responsibility.
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Russ Roberts you know i did an episode with richard gunderman on tolstoy's master and man which is i think one of the on… 5
“you know i did an episode with richard gunderman on tolstoy's master and man which is i think one of the one of my five favorite short stories of all time a mind-blowing story”
“a conversation on uh master and man which i think is one of the greatest short stories ever written”
“i want to start with the tolstoy story that you focus on in your essay master and man”
“i'm going to be talking about greed in tolstoy and adam smith using the tolstoy story master and man so please consider reading that story in advance”
“the tolstoy will be taken from his short story master and man it is a fabulous story but to avoid spoilers you might want to read it before the conversation”
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“i guess that has been richard gunderman story is master and man”