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Social organisation and Michel de Montaigne’s scepticism
When historians refer to scepticism in the works by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), they mean a general reluctance to accept absolute truths. Taken to extremes, […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s scepticism
I view Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as the first thinker who realized that scepticism can save one’s life. His insight is still true today, and […]
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