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Michel de Montaigne on self-discovery and self-expression
Like many other authors, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) regarded writing as a process of self-discovery; he talked about self-discovery through self-expression. He meant that we […]
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Asceticism and Michel de Montaigne’s literary authenticity
Consistency is the very first thing we expect from authentic individuals, that is, consistency between their speech and feats. Nonetheless, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) knew […]
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Asymmetry in Michel de Montaigne’s literary authenticity
Ignorance, improvisation and incoherence are not sources of artistic authenticity. At best, they can lead to colourful chaos or waste. At worst, they can do […]
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Analysis of Michel de Montaigne’s authenticity in writing
Authenticity starts and ends with critical thinking. It revolves around checking the accuracy of facts, contesting ready-made conclusions, and pursuing consistency. Truth is the outcome […]
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Michel de Montaigne and authenticity in writing
The confusion between authenticity and subjectivity keeps exerting a negative influence on philosophy and literature. It is wrong to call an author “authentic” just because […]
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Michel de Montaigne and individualism
I’m always puzzled when I meet individuals unable to make up their minds. They stay put in losing situations and keep going in the wrong […]
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Michel de Montaigne and self-awareness
Self-awareness remains as rare a phenomenon nowadays as it has been in prior generations. It requires the ability to apply philosophical ideas in daily life, […]
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Critique of Michel de Montaigne’s cultural impact
Sadly, the cultural impact from Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) has been mostly detrimental. Why? Because intellectuals have retained the worst part of Montaigne’s ideas and […]
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Montaigne’s cultural impact, especially on French literature
After devoting twenty years of his life to writing essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had great expectations for the future. He believed that his essays […]
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Michel de Montaigne and the art of conversation
Everybody can talk and put forward his ideas, but it requires alertness and subtlety to draw the best of conversations. In life, time and energies […]
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