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Of Cannibals
Des Cannibales
Book • 1580
In *Of Cannibals*, Montaigne challenges the common European view of non-European societies as barbaric by comparing Tupinambá customs to those of 16th-century Europe.
He argues for cultural relativism, suggesting that what is considered barbarous depends on one's perspective.
The essay is part of his broader collection *Essais*, which explores various themes of human nature and society.
He argues for cultural relativism, suggesting that what is considered barbarous depends on one's perspective.
The essay is part of his broader collection *Essais*, which explores various themes of human nature and society.
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