The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne

by Ullrich Langer (editor)

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is known for his innovative method of philosophical inquiry which mixes the anecdotal and the personal with serious critiques of human knowledge, politics and the law. His rejection of fanaticism and cruelty and his admiration for the civilizations of the New World mark him as a predecessor of modern notions of tolerance and acceptance of otherness. An international team of contributors explores the range of his philosophy and also examines the social and intellectual contexts in which his thought was expressed.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

268 pages, Paperback

First published May 4, 2001

Reviews

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure how to rate a book like this but it was informative. The introductory essays did a good job of situating Montaigne in the social, religious and military worlds he lived through but especially the legal. He was a magistrate and being one in a time of acute civil and religious civil war was no doubt perilous and difficult. I most enjoyed the sections on his skepticism and how it differed from the ancient skeptic schools of thought. A good resource.