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Essays

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Book • 1580
Montaigne's *Essays* are a seminal work that introduced the essay as a literary form.

The book is a personal and introspective exploration of various subjects, including the human condition, skepticism, and the importance of concrete experience over abstract learning.

Montaigne's skepticism is reflected in the title *Essais*, meaning 'Attempts' or 'Tests', indicating a project of trial and error and tentative exploration.

The essays cover topics such as the education of children, the role of the body, illness, aging, and death.

Montaigne's writing style is characterized by multiple digressions, anecdotes from ancient and contemporary sources, and quotations that reinforce his critical analysis of reality.

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Ryan Holiday
to illustrate the cyclical nature of history.
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of Stoic philosophy and stress management; highlights Montaigne's works as a source of peace and relaxation.
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David Senra
in comparison to Peter Bevelin's writing style.
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Jeffrey Rosen
as a source of wisdom for the Founding Fathers on philosophy and ethics.
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to commonplace books.
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Derren Brown
in the context of Stoic philosophy and its influence.
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Tyler Cowen
in the context of discussing Shakespeare's precursors according to Girard's work.
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Alex Petkus
as an admirer of Cato.
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Tod Worner
, quoting Montaigne on face-to-face communication and its importance in human relationships.
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Mentioned as someone who quoted Seneca.
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William Green
in relation to a quote about the fragility of success.
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Tim Logan
in relation to Flaubert's quote on lifelong learning.
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Brett McKay
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Benjamin Storey
as a 16th-century philosopher whose ideas influenced later thinkers' views on happiness and contentment.
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Ryan Holiday
as a source for a story about a drinking game.
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Tyler Cowen
as an excellent book by
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Lydia Davis
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Lydia Davis
's latest book, which he loved.
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Ryan Holiday
as a recommendation for young medical students to expand their minds and gain perspective.
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Fin Taylor
as a boring book he read in university, describing it as early humanist literature.
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