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Essays by Montaigne
The Philosophy Classic
Series: Capstone Classics
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Essays by Montaigne
"This edition of Essays is based on the English translation of 1685 by Charles Cotton, edited by William Carew Hazlitt in 1877"--Title page verso.
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An essential companion to the most relevant works of Michel de Montaigne
Essays: The Philosophy Classic delivers a carefully curated collection of thought-provoking works by sixteenth-century thinker Michel De Montaigne. Exploring topics as diverse as politics, poetry, love, friendship and the purpose of philosophy, this latest entry in the celebrated Capstone Classics series is accessible and intuitively organized.
Follow the thoughts of the person who created the essay genre in literature as he expresses his philosophy, interests, and learning. Throughout, you’ll be guided by an expansive introduction by leading Montaigne scholar Philippe Desan and the comments of series editor Tom Butler-Bowdon, placing the work of Montaigne in its historical and philosophical context.
You’ll also find:
- Celebrated and famous works by Montaigne, including noted classics like “That to Study Philosophy is to Learn to Die”
- Lesser-known works that have taken on increased importance in the unique context of the 21st-century
- A version of the popular Charles Cotton translation first published in 1685: a simple, faithful, and clear adaptation of the French original
An invaluable resource for anyone interested in the insightful and illuminating work of one of the most enduring thinkers of the 16th-century, Essays: The Philosophy Classic is an essential addition to the libraries of philosophers, historians, and laypeople seeking an eye-opening and fascinating exploration of life itself.
Series: Capstone Classics
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Essays by Montaigne is praised for its profound insights into human nature, blending philosophical contemplation with personal anecdotes. Reviewers commend Montaigne's approachable style, noting his ability to engage readers in thoughtful reflections on life's complexities and the human condition. This collection of essays remains celebrated for its timeless relevance and intellectual depth.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857089335
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon
- Introduction by Philippe Desan
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 58.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 748g
Pages: 656
About the Author
Michel de Montaigne was a sixteenth century French philosopher and a key figure of the French Renaissance. His initial career was as a politician and statesman, and he had connections to the French monarchy. Upon inheriting his father’s country estate he settled down to a life of reading, writing, and introspection. In 1580 he published his extensive Essais, whose uniquely personal perspective on subjects, including himself, established the modern form of the essay.
Philippe Desan is the Howard L. Willett Professor Emeritus of History of Culture at the University of Chicago. He specializes in the history of ideas in the Renaissance and is a leading Montaigne scholar. His biography, Montaigne. A Life, was published in 2018.
Tom Butler-Bowdon is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions for Plato’s Republic, Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, Machiavelli’s The Prince, and Marx’ & Engels’ The Communist Manifesto. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of 50 Philosophy Classics, 50 Politics Classics, and 50 Psychology Classics
www.butler-bowdon.com
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