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Mentioned in 29 episodes
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.
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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Mentioned in 29 episodes
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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.
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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Beat the Sunday Scaries | 12 Proven Stoic Strategies For Stress Relief
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Tyler Cowen in the context of discussing Shakespeare's precursors according to Girard's work.
Tyler Cowen in the context of discussing Shakespeare's precursors according to Girard's work.
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Tyler Cowen: Trump's DOGE team should read Shakespeare.
Mentioned as someone who quoted Seneca.
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Do This Every Day | Clarify Your Intentions
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Tod Worner , quoting Montaigne on face-to-face communication and its importance in human relationships.
Tod Worner , quoting Montaigne on face-to-face communication and its importance in human relationships.
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The Extinction of Experience w/ Christine Rosen
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Brett McKay and Benjamin Storey as a 16th-century philosopher whose ideas influenced later thinkers' views on happiness and contentment.
Brett McKay and Benjamin Storey as a 16th-century philosopher whose ideas influenced later thinkers' views on happiness and contentment.
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Why Are We Restless?
Mentioned in relation to a passage from the book of Ecclesiastes, carved in the library of his home.
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Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a recommendation for young medical students to expand their minds and gain perspective.
Ryan Holiday as a recommendation for young medical students to expand their minds and gain perspective.13 snips
How Stoicism Can Help Make Health Care Better
Mentioned by Fin Taylor as a boring book he read in university, describing it as early humanist literature.
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Look How Good I Am At Drawing Apples | The Renaissance Part 2: Holland
