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Why Michel de Montaigne had no impact on early modern philosophy
I am always puzzled when I see historians or philosophers put forward theories for which the evidence is rather thin. Even if they write a […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s impact on early modern philosophy
Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had zero impact on early modern philosophy because his great merit was to look to the past, not to the future. […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s key lesson on the art of living
The biographies of great individuals teach us many lessons, but I am always seeking the common thread between them. In the case of Michel de […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s art of living quietly
In our century, the protection of privacy has acquired crucial importance. I cannot even count the number of celebrities that have seen their life disrupted […]
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Michel de Montaigne and the art of living
When I analyse the biography of great individuals, I always focus on one question: What did they do to become great? My objective is to […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography: tradition versus change
I view Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as one of the most realistic philosophers in history. He was remarkably talented at analysing problems, reviewing possible solutions, […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography: literary hints and clues
In literary criticism, there is a current that regards all works of literature as autobiographical, even when the author had no intention of speaking about […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (5 of 5): joy until the last minute
Some people are so afraid of dying that they waste hundreds of hours trying to protect themselves against the normal risks of life. They fear […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (4 of 5): the pinnacle years
When things are falling apart and everything seems lost, we might just as well enjoy ourselves. Once we realize that our days are counted, there […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (3 of 5): dealing with chronic illness
People always show their true colours in times of crisis. We can then recognize our true friends, true priorities, and the best and worst pars […]
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