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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (2 of 5): his momentous decision
The most intriguing aspect in the biography of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is his decision, when he was in his late thirties, to abandon a […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (1 of 5): his early years
I consider the French essayist Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) one of the most underrated philosophers in history. He is not on the same level as […]
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The hidden message in Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
Learning to fish is more valuable than getting a free meal, because the former can feed us for a lifetime. Methods are far more valuable […]
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Key elements in Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
The essay titled “Of the Useful and the Honourable” offers a compelling illustration of the literary legacy left by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). The essay […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
Three words suffice me to summarise the literary legacy of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592): Think for yourself. In each of his essays, he calls for […]
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The role of purpose in the literary analysis of Montaigne’s essays
Naive individuals can prove ineffective because of their inability to grasp other people’s motivation. They fail to take notice of discrepancies, overlook danger signals, and […]
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Literary analysis of Michel de Montaigne’s essays
In his essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) pursued a single goal. He just wanted to figure out how to live each day in the best […]
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The rationale for Michel de Montaigne’s literary techniques
It is easier to understand someone’s actions if we know his motivation. The same applies to understanding his philosophy and literary style, especially when it […]
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Problem solving and Michel de Montaigne’s literary techniques
In all areas of human endeavour, the advantages of speed should not be underestimated. For builders, it makes a world of difference whether the structure […]
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Montaigne’s literary techniques and contributions
Why should we study Montaigne’s literary techniques? What benefits can we draw from his contributions? I see two crucial reasons for studying the literary techniques […]
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