Seeking for an underlying strategy in the essays of Montaigne, the article considers them from the semantic of freedom, identifying freedom as the supreme value for Montaigne, and courage the most important quality in achieving freedom. In this light it considers the way he uses his frequent references to the ancient and classical worlds to free himself from the prejudices and limitations of his time.
Montaigne: What Was Truly Courageous?, 2016-11-24.
Montaigne: What Was Truly Courageous?
PARKS, TIMOTHY HAROLD
2016-11-24
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Seeking for an underlying strategy in the essays of Montaigne, the article considers them from the semantic of freedom, identifying freedom as the supreme value for Montaigne, and courage the most important quality in achieving freedom. In this light it considers the way he uses his frequent references to the ancient and classical worlds to free himself from the prejudices and limitations of his time.
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