Montaigne,

By (author) Valérie M. Dionne Series edited by Claude Blum

Book cover: Montaigne,

Extent: 277 pages

Publisher: Classiques Garnier

Subject: Literary Studies

Series: Etudes montaignistes

Series volume number: 63

Language: French

Hardback (Published)

(October 2014)

ISBN: 9782812430091

5.94 x 8.66 inches

Price: $114.00

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By revealing the plural nature of humanity, Montaigne sets out on a path of mediation as remedy to the troubles of his time. He places his èthos centre stage in order to rethink notions of usefulness and honesty in a reaction to the separation of the moral and political domains. Under the authority of Henri IV, he prepares a return to peace.

Valérie M. Dionne est docteur de l’université de Princeton. Elle enseigne la littérature et l’histoire des idées de l’Ancien régime à Colby College aux États-Unis. Sa recherche porte plus particulièrement sur la littérature et la philosophie de la fin du XVIe et du début du XVIIe siècle.

  • By (author) Valérie M. Dionne
  • Series edited by Claude Blum