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History of Ideas 1: Montaigne

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Montaigne: Reflecting on Oneself and the Accusations of Quietism

An exploration of the term 'quietism' and its association with criticism, followed by a discussion on Montaigne, who was accused of quietism. The chapter introduces Montaigne's life during the civil wars in France and his retreat to reflect on himself and write essays.

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