Tag: biography
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Lao-Tzu’s biography
There is only one thing we know for sure about Lao-Tzu: that the anecdotes about his life are very cool. They are in fact so […]
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Philosophical lessons from Seneca’s life (Part 4)
When a philosopher spends his life telling others what to do, it’s fair to ask if his own life has been a success. In the […]
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Philosophical lessons from Seneca’s life (Part 3)
It frequently happens that individuals will criticise someone else’s mistakes more readily than they will admit their own. We all find our own psychological defences […]
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Philosophical lessons from Seneca’s life (Part 2)
Due to the edict issued by Emperor Claudius, Seneca spent eight years in exile in Corsica. His property, family and friends had remained in Rome. […]
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Philosophical lessons from Seneca’s life (Part 1)
When analysing the insights of great philosophers, I love to look at their biographies and see the practical implications. Do their biographies reflect the benefits […]
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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 parts […]
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