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“A faithful translation is rare; a translation which preserves intact the original text is very rare; a perfect translation of Montaigne appears impossible. Yet Donald Frame has realized this feat. One does not seem to be reading a translation, so smooth and easy is the style; at each moment, one seems to be listening to Montaigne himself - the freshness of his ideas, the unexpected choice of words. Frame has kept everything.” (Andre Maurois, The New York Times Book Review)

To overcome a crisis of melancholy after the death of his father, Montaigne withdrew to his country estates and began to write, and in the highly original essays that resulted he discussed themes such as fathers and children, conscience and cowardice, coaches and cannibals, and, above all, himself.

A study into the customs and practices of indigenous peoples in the Americas, Montaigne delves into the concept of ‘civilisation’, contrasting the behaviour of so-called ‘barbarians’ with Western society. He challenges the idea that European values are superior, understanding the practices of the Tupinambá people and arguing that the horrors inflicted by the soldiers of Portugal on their enemies at the time are – in many ways – far worse. It remains a persuasive and compelling argument for cultural relativism. This audiobook edition is expertly narrated by Malk Williams.

In 1572, Montaigne - nobleman, humanist, and thoroughly Renaissance man - retired to the seclusion of his estate in the Dordogne and started to write. From his pen poured a stream of "essays" - attempts to capture the observations that came to him on an idiosyncratic range of subjects, from ancient customs, cannibals, and books to thumbs, war-horses, and the wearing of clothes. He made the study of himself the starting point for investigations into how to live, and wrote with a startlingly modern candor about love, grief, friendship, sex, and death.

Here, in this unusual collection, are some of the greatest essays in Western literature. Witty, informative and imaginative, the topics vary from starvation in Ireland, fine China, the extension of railways in the Lake District, and the tombs in Westminster Abbey. A little like after-dinner monologues, they are passing thoughts expressed as journalism. Neville Jason reads with urbane clarity.

Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with "900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy". With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence. A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.

Selbsterkenntnis ist der erste Schritt zur Weisheit auf Wegen des Zweifels, der Irrtümer, des Staunens und der Überraschungen. Unterwegs auf diesem Weg begegnen wir uns selbst. Als Wegbegleiter hören wir: "Was ist Aufklärung?" (I. Kant), "Essais"(M. de Montagne), "Von der Gemütsruhe" (Seneca), "Über Wahrheit und Lüge im außenmoralischen Sinn" (F. Nietzsche), "Gespräche" (Konfuzius).

"Essais", das bedeutet "Versuche". Michel de Montaigne (1533 - 1592) begründete mit ihnen ein neues literarisches Genre, indem er die wichtigen philosophischen Themen seiner Zeit einer Untersuchung unterzog. Die vorliegende Auswahl präsentiert: "Über die Freundschaft", "Von der Erfahrung", "Von der Mäßigung", "Über die Einsamkeit", "Man muss seinen Willen beschränken".

Familiarize-se com os mais importantes filósofos da Renascença, Michel de Montaigne, Francis Bacon e Maquiavel, o autor de O Príncipe. Estas figuras moldaram a filosofia ocidental; mergulham profundamente nas suas obras e pensamentos com uma selecção das citações essenciais introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura da sua obra.

Familiarize-se com os filósofos mais importantes do século XVI através de uma cuidadosa selecção de 500 citações, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura do seu trabalho. Descubra novos aspectos ou aprofunde-se nos pensamentos de Francis Bacon, Michel de Montaigne, Nicolo Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Miguel de Cervantes, para expandir a sua mente e conhecimento sobre a nossa cultura.

Montaigne pode muito bem ser um dos escritores mais simpáticos alguma vez conhecidos. É conhecido por popularizar o ensaio como um género literário; o seu estilo funde anedotas casuais e autobiografia com profundos conhecimentos intelectuais. Os seus ensaios estão entre os mais influentes jamais escritos; é possível reconhecer a influência directa de Montaigne sobre grandes figuras literárias em todo o mundo, desde René Descartes a Nietzsche, Isaac Asimov, e possivelmente William Shakespeare.

Familiarizar-se com os mais importantes filósofos modernos: Bacon, Machiavel, Montaigne, Pascal, Spinoza, Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu. Estas figuras moldaram a filosofia ocidental e todo o pensamento moderno; mergulhem profundamente nas suas obras e pensamentos com uma selecção das citações essenciais, introduzindo as suas principais ideias e delineando com clareza a estrutura da sua obra.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste renässansfilosoferna, Michel de Montaigne, Francis Bacon och Machiavelli, författaren till Prinsen. Dessa figurer har format västerländsk filosofi; gräva djupt in i deras verk och tankar med ett urval av de viktigaste citaten som introducerar deras huvudidéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste filosoferna på 1500-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Francis Bacon, Michel de Montaigne, Nicolo Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Miguel de Cervantes, för att utöka ditt sinne och kunskap om vår kultur.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste moderna filosoferna: Bacon, Machiavel, Montaigne, Pascal, Spinoza, Kant, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu. Dessa figurer har format västerländsk filosofi och hela det moderna tänkandet; gräva djupt in i deras verk och tankar med ett urval av de viktigaste citaten som introducerar deras huvudidéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet.

Montaigne skulle aldrig någonsin känt en av de mest sympatiska författare. Han är känd för att popularisera uppsats som en litterär genre; hans stil kombinerar tillfälliga anekdoter och självbiografi med djupa intellektuella insikter. Essäer är bland de mest inflytelserika någonsin skrivits; kan man direkt påverka på Montaigne stora litterära figurer att erkänna världen, från Descartes till Nietzsche, Isaac Asimov, och kanske William Shakespeare.

Queste 100 citazioni mirano a fornire l'accesso a un'opera o a una vita eccezionale, attraverso una selezione dei pensieri più eclatanti, in un formato accessibile a tutti. Una citazione è più di un estratto di un'affermazione, può essere un colpo di mente, una sintesi di un pensiero complesso, una massima, un'apertura a una riflessione più profonda.

Montaigne mène une réflexion sur la découverte du Nouveau Monde, le colonialisme et la relativité des valeurs et des mœurs. Il montre que l'on appelle "barbare" ce qui ne correspond pas à nos propres mœurs et pire encore, ce qui est proche de la nature. Or, pour lui, les civilisations dont on découvre l'existence, proches de la nature, sont des sociétés vertueuses qui connaissent le respect des anciens, de l'honneur et de la fidélité.

Montaigne might well be one of the most sympathetic writers ever known. He is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre; his style merges casual anecdotes and autobiography with deep intellectual insights. His "Essays" are among the most influential ever written; one can recognize Montaigne's direct influence on great literary figures all over the world, from René Descartes to Nietzsche, Isaac Asimov, and possibly William Shakespeare.

"Facile à lire" est une collection de titres qui vous entraîne à la découverte des grandes œuvres classiques de la littérature française. Cet outil pédagogique est destiné à accompagner les lycéens dans leurs études. Plus généralement, elle s'adresse à tous les amoureux de la littérature qui souhaitent revisiter ou découvrir de façon ludique nos grands classiques.