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History of Ideas 1: Montaigne

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Embracing Randomness and Living with It

This chapter discusses the idea that an individual's character can be revealed by their willingness to embrace randomness and live with it. It explores the notion of finding a balance in life, where one can be relatively safe and comfortable. It also touches on Montaigne's characteristics of being charitable, detesting torture and cruelty, and his perspective on his own virtue.

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