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Self-discipline and Michel de Montaigne’s self-expression
Erroneously, philosophers often attribute achievements and heroism to the ability to withstand pressure, social or physical, in extreme situations. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) came up […]
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Michel de Montaigne on the limits to self-discovery and self-expression
Social constraints are not a new phenomenon in history. In one way or another, they have existed as long as social structures. They reflect the […]
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Michel de Montaigne on self-discovery and self-expression
Like many other authors, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) regarded writing as a process of self-discovery; he talked about self-discovery through self-expression. He meant that we […]
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