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Hard decisions and Montaigne’s concept of virtue
I find it reasonable to question any ethical system that does not deliver success and happiness. What’s the point of being a good person if […]
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Personal growth and Montaigne’s concept of virtue
I am always amazed to see people devote vast energies to growing “more effective” without having a clear idea of their goals. How is one […]
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Michel de Montaigne and the concept of virtue
Ethical aspects are often underrated by individuals seeking personal growth. Psychology discussions tend to focus on pre-conceptions, personal history, and logical errors rather than on […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s thoughts on friendship
Inflation in usage has devalued the word “friend.” In today’s parlance, “friend” doesn’t even mean acquaintance. People call “friends” individuals they have never met and […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s key lesson about human nature
For twenty years, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) wrote incessantly about human nature. He did extensive research and addressed a myriad of individual and societal issues. […]
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Michel de Montaigne and human nature
Seldom has a philosopher devoted so much effort to writing about human nature. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent two decades doing research about philosophy and […]
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Happiness and Michel de Montaigne’s views on the nature of truth
Can a person become happy if he refrains from taking sides, making decisions, and pursuing clear objectives? Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) addressed this subject in […]
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Michel de Montaigne and the nature of truth
Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) devoted twenty years of his life to writing essays on everything under the sun. He chose questions that he found intriguing, […]
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Consequences of Montaigne’s moral and cultural relativism
The question of cultural relativism has profound, wide- and long-reaching implications. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) emerged in the sixteenth century as the most prominent defender […]
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Michel de Montaigne and cultural relativism
Many people today ask themselves if all cultures are equal, or if some cultures are superior to others; the question is as old as humanity, […]
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