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Montaigne in Barn Boots
Book • 2017
In 'Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosophy', Michael Perry recounts how a kidney stone led him to discover the essays of Michel de Montaigne, the 16th-century French philosopher and inventor of the essay form.
Perry draws parallels between his own life on a Wisconsin farm and Montaigne's life in a French castle, using Montaigne's candid and exploratory style to examine topics such as health, marriage, faith, race, and citizenship.
The book blends humor, humility, and philosophical inquiry, offering a down-to-earth reflection on how to live a good life by embracing imperfection and self-examination.
Perry draws parallels between his own life on a Wisconsin farm and Montaigne's life in a French castle, using Montaigne's candid and exploratory style to examine topics such as health, marriage, faith, race, and citizenship.
The book blends humor, humility, and philosophical inquiry, offering a down-to-earth reflection on how to live a good life by embracing imperfection and self-examination.
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