The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne
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The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne by Ullrich Langer
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.
As befits the Cambridge Companion series, the sweep of this book's 11 clearly written chapters is impressive, embracing Montaigne's religious, political, judicial, and ethical thought, the latter being understood in Aristotle's sense of the search for the good lifeThe writing is accessible to the generalist while also helpful to the specialist. A chronology of Montaigne's life, a good bibliography, and a substantial index make this a valuable reference tool. Choice
"readers of Early Modern philosophy will greatly benefit from the insights fathered in this book." Zahi Zalloua, Whitman College
"readers of Early Modern philosophy will greatly benefit from the insights fathered in this book." Zahi Zalloua, Whitman College
Ullrich Langer is Professor of French and Senior Fellow, Institute for Research in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521525565 |
| ISBN 10 | 052152556X |
| Title | The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne |
| Author | Ullrich Langer |
| Series | Cambridge Companions To Philosophy |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2005-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
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