Tag: Stoicism
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Cicero: Michel de Montaigne and classical philosophy
When Michel de Montaigne referred to classical philosophy in his “Essays,” his goal was to illustrate a particular point or give credibility to a certain […]
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Stoicism: Michel de Montaigne and classical philosophy
Together with scepticism and hedonism, stoicism exerted a strong influence on Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). About one third of his “Essays” convey the doctrines of […]
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