Overview
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.
- | Author: Ullrich Langer
- | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- | Publication Date: May 05, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 268 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 0521819539
- | ISBN-13: 9780521819534
