Problematizing the Idea of Eternal Hell Torments in Nikolai Berdyaev’s Philosophical Eschatology

In the article based on following works of N.A. Berdyaev: “The Destiny Man. An Essay in Paradoxical Ethics”, “Creativity and Objectification. Eschatological Metaphysics”, “Truth Revelation. Prolegomena to Criticism Revelation”, “Self-Knowledge: Autobiography” author analyzes philosopher’s attitude idea ‘eternal hell torments’. The addresses problems related a rational reconstruction Berdyaev’s thought, argues for possibility necessity philosophical discussion theological problems. relevant context development thought topic is explicated, namely, discourse problem Russian philosophy 19th early 20th centuries. It demonstrated that if Man” Berdyaev points antinomian nature reproduces ‘the soul’s inner dialogue about hell’, distinguishing between objective subjective phrasing question, later he gives straightforward systematic criticism this concept, which includes several lines argumentation: apologetic, psychological, historical-religious (that included speaking status evangelical testimonies), sociological, ethical, ontological. reconstructs arguments proposed by along all these comes conclusion that, while completely rejecting objective-ontological formulation issue eternal torments, reality existential experience inherent every person. concludes summarizing forms aspects hell, as considered works, are contrasted with provisional results modern discussions, need understanding interpretation indicated.