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History of Ideas: Montaigne

Past Present Future

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Introduction

David Runtzmann talks about Montaigne, the 16th century French thinker. He says quietism is a term of abuse used to describe someone who doesn't believe that philosophy or thought can reorder the world. The History of Ideas podcast airs on BBC Radio 4 every Wednesday at 10am and 11am.

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