Michel de Montaigne Accidental Philosopher
Michel de Montaigne Accidental Philosopher by Ann Hartle, published by Cambridge University Press on July 16, 2007, is a comprehensive examination of Montaigne’s philosophical contributions. This edition spans 312 pages and is presented in English. Hartle approaches Montaigne not merely as a literary figure but as a significant thinker, exploring his self-description as “an unpremeditated and accidental philosopher.”
Readers will find a thorough reassessment of Montaigne’s ideas, which have often been overlooked in philosophical discourse. The book delves into his unique perspective, making it relevant for historians of philosophy and scholars in fields such as comparative literature and French studies. By focusing on Montaigne’s philosophical insights, this work aims to elevate his status within the history of ideas, offering a fresh viewpoint on his intellectual legacy.
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Michel de Montaigne has always been acknowledged as a great literary figure but never thought of as a philosophical original. This book is the first to treat him as a serious thinker in his own right, taking as its point of departure Montaigne’s description of himself as “an unpremeditated and accidental philosopher”. This major reassessment of a much admired but also greatly underestimated thinker is for historians of philosophy and scholars in comparative literature, French studies and the history of ideas.
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