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John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and the RenaissanceCritical thinking is the key characteristic of the writings of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), who symbolises the spirit of the Renaissance. Mind you, the social and political context at that time was very different from our century. Daring to say what you think was far from self-evident in the Renaissance. Montaigne exercised critical thinking in his “Essays,” which address dozens of different subjects. He writes about literature, history, theology, friendship, love relationships, and his own method of writing, just to mention some of his subjects. His treatment of all subjects is erudite and thoughtful, while keeping it entertaining and prac...
2025-12-0406 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and the RenaissanceCritical thinking is the key characteristic of the writings of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), who symbolises the spirit of the Renaissance. Mind you, the social and political context at that time was very different from our century. Daring to say what you think was far from self-evident in the Renaissance. Montaigne exercised critical thinking in his “Essays,” which address dozens of different subjects. He writes about literature, history, theology, friendship, love relationships, and his own method of writing, just to mention some of his subjects. His treatment of all subjects is erudite and thoughtful, while keeping it entertaining and practical. His...
2025-12-0406 min
John VespasianAristotle: Michel de Montaigne and classical philosophyDespite his extensive study of classical philosophy, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) paid relatively little attention to Aristotle. He quoted Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Plato and Plutarch more often than he quoted Aristotle. He devoted more efforts to understanding stoicism than he devoted to the Aristotelian views on human nature and happiness. I have a theory that explains Montaigne’s disproportionate interest in Roman authors (Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero or Epictetus) compared to his light treatment of Aristotle. When I say “Roman authors,” I mean authors writing during the late Roman Republic or early Roman Empire, even if those authors had be...
2025-11-2007 min
John VespasianAristotle: Michel de Montaigne and classical philosophyDespite his extensive study of classical philosophy, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) paid relatively little attention to Aristotle. He quoted Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Plato and Plutarch more often than he quoted Aristotle. He devoted more efforts to understanding stoicism than he devoted to the Aristotelian views on human nature and happiness. I have a theory that explains Montaigne’s disproportionate interest in Roman authors (Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero or Epictetus) compared to his light treatment of Aristotle. When I say “Roman authors,” I mean authors writing during the late Roman Republic or early Roman Empire, even if those authors had been b...
2025-11-2007 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and intellectual curiosityWhen people nowadays speak about curiosity, they usually mean the open, random, wide-range interest in a multiplicity of subjects. They mean the curiosity of children exploring their environment in a disorderly, superficial, inconsistent manner. Renaissance authors such as Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) employed a different definition of curiosity. They carried out research in a multiplicity of subjects, but in the pursuit of a tightly defined goal. Their efforts were neither disorderly nor random. Montaigne displayed a remarkable curiosity in his literary work, to which he devoted the last two decades of his life. He researched classical authors, taking copious...
2025-11-1307 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and intellectual curiosityWhen people nowadays speak about curiosity, they usually mean the open, random, wide-range interest in a multiplicity of subjects. They mean the curiosity of children exploring their environment in a disorderly, superficial, inconsistent manner. Renaissance authors such as Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) employed a different definition of curiosity. They carried out research in a multiplicity of subjects, but in the pursuit of a tightly defined goal. Their efforts were neither disorderly nor random. Montaigne displayed a remarkable curiosity in his literary work, to which he devoted the last two decades of his life. He researched classical authors, taking copious notes...
2025-11-1307 min
John VespasianErrors in Montaigne’s views on cultural identityDespite his erudition and hard work, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) never grasped the need for an objective morality. I find in his essays a relentless effort to obscure ethical truths in order to preach moral relativism and contorted ethical equality. Montaigne employed ethical fallacies as arguments once and again; he employed “universal emotions” to call for ethical indifference, and “diverse cultural identity” to call for empathy towards immorality. His essay “That men through various ways arrive at the same thing” provides salient examples of those fallacies. By arguing for the equality of paths, Montaigne is obscuring vast differences in goals. By fo...
2025-11-1307 min
John VespasianErrors in Montaigne’s views on cultural identityDespite his erudition and hard work, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) never grasped the need for an objective morality. I find in his essays a relentless effort to obscure ethical truths in order to preach moral relativism and contorted ethical equality. Montaigne employed ethical fallacies as arguments once and again; he employed “universal emotions” to call for ethical indifference, and “diverse cultural identity” to call for empathy towards immorality. His essay “That men through various ways arrive at the same thing” provides salient examples of those fallacies. By arguing for the equality of paths, Montaigne is obscuring vast differences in goals. By focusing...
2025-11-1307 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and the nature of personal growth“The best human attribute is rising after every downfall,” wrote Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). Like no other author before the Renaissance, Montaigne devoted two decades of his life to identifying the keys to personal growth, and recording them in his essays. The above citation is taken from Montaigne’s essay “That no man should be called happy until his death,” which is one of my favourites. However, recommendations on personal growth can be found in every essay he wrote. Montaigne regarded writing as an exercise in thinking. His goal was to figure out the answers to important questions, and write down...
2025-11-1306 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and the nature of personal growth“The best human attribute is rising after every downfall,” wrote Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). Like no other author before the Renaissance, Montaigne devoted two decades of his life to identifying the keys to personal growth, and recording them in his essays. The above citation is taken from Montaigne’s essay “That no man should be called happy until his death,” which is one of my favourites. However, recommendations on personal growth can be found in every essay he wrote. Montaigne regarded writing as an exercise in thinking. His goal was to figure out the answers to important questions, and write down his t...
2025-11-1306 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne’s personal reflectionsPersonal reflections can render essays colourful and lively, but cannot guarantee correct judgement. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) made dozens of personal reflections in his essays, but more often than not, he drew trivial or wrong conclusions. Nonetheless, his essays remain worth reading because they prompt us to think. They confront us with numerous arguments favouring or opposing a thesis, or numerous answers in reply to a question. Montaigne’s faulty logic challenges the readers’ philosophical skills. Which messages is Montaigne conveying in those personal reflections? Self-justification is the only recognisable pattern. I mean that Montaigne is just looking for argu...
2025-11-0606 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne’s personal reflectionsPersonal reflections can render essays colourful and lively, but cannot guarantee correct judgement. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) made dozens of personal reflections in his essays, but more often than not, he drew trivial or wrong conclusions. Nonetheless, his essays remain worth reading because they prompt us to think. They confront us with numerous arguments favouring or opposing a thesis, or numerous answers in reply to a question. Montaigne’s faulty logic challenges the readers’ philosophical skills. Which messages is Montaigne conveying in those personal reflections? Self-justification is the only recognisable pattern. I mean that Montaigne is just looking for arguments that...
2025-11-0606 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and existentialismMichel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher in history because he accepted the inevitability of death, and sought to maximise his happiness in every situation. Instead of fearing death, Montaigne recommended getting acquainted with it, so that it becomes part of our expectations. The consciousness of our limited lifespan can help us make the best of every day and every opportunity. Montaigne’s individualism reinforced his existentialism. He showed little interest in abstract rules that tell everybody what to do with his life. Instead, Montaigne recommended us to live in accordance with our true self. Th...
2025-10-3107 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne and existentialismMichel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher in history because he accepted the inevitability of death, and sought to maximise his happiness in every situation. Instead of fearing death, Montaigne recommended getting acquainted with it, so that it becomes part of our expectations. The consciousness of our limited lifespan can help us make the best of every day and every opportunity. Montaigne’s individualism reinforced his existentialism. He showed little interest in abstract rules that tell everybody what to do with his life. Instead, Montaigne recommended us to live in accordance with our true self. That’s th...
2025-10-3107 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne as a precursor of existentialismFor historians of philosophy, there is a definite proof that Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was a forerunner of modern existentialism; they point to Montaigne’s essay titled “To study philosophy is to learn to die” and argue that it contains all key ideas of existentialist philosophy. I cannot deny Montaigne’s position as a precursor of Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) and Albert Camus (1913-1960), but I want to underline the uniqueness of his ideas. Neither Sartre, Camus, or any other modern existentialist has ever grasped Montaigne’s optimism and benevolence. They have also not grasped Montaigne’s method. He was not a well-s...
2025-10-3008 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne as a precursor of existentialismFor historians of philosophy, there is a definite proof that Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was a forerunner of modern existentialism; they point to Montaigne’s essay titled “To study philosophy is to learn to die” and argue that it contains all key ideas of existentialist philosophy. I cannot deny Montaigne’s position as a precursor of Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) and Albert Camus (1913-1960), but I want to underline the uniqueness of his ideas. Neither Sartre, Camus, or any other modern existentialist has ever grasped Montaigne’s optimism and benevolence. They have also not grasped Montaigne’s method. He was not a well-spoke...
2025-10-3008 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne’s literary works and themesFor twenty years, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent a good part of his days writing his essays. He made no planning, organisation, or outline of the whole. Instead, he let his works grow organically and spontaneously. Eventually, he compiled his essays in volumes ready for publication. Montaigne’s literary themes have been identified by critics, not by Montaigne himself. As his essays piled up over time, he returned often to certain subjects, those that appealed to him in particular. Sometimes, he addressed exactly the same subject, but from different standpoints. Let us pass review to Montaigne’s themes and the key...
2025-09-2608 min
John VespasianMichel de Montaigne’s literary works and themesFor twenty years, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent a good part of his days writing his essays. He made no planning, organisation, or outline of the whole. Instead, he let his works grow organically and spontaneously. Eventually, he compiled his essays in volumes ready for publication. Montaigne’s literary themes have been identified by critics, not by Montaigne himself. As his essays piled up over time, he returned often to certain subjects, those that appealed to him in particular. Sometimes, he addressed exactly the same subject, but from different standpoints. Let us pass review to Montaigne’s themes and the...
2025-09-2608 min
John VespasianMontaigne’s cultural impact, especially on French literatureAfter devoting twenty years of his life to writing essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had developed great expectations for the future. He believed that his essays would appeal to a large public and influence future generations. History has proven Montaigne right but not in the manner he expected. His essays did find a large audience, but their philosophical influence has been negligible. His quotations do appeal to truth-seekers, but they have seldom changed anyone’s life. Montaigne’s curiosity and verbosity led to a vast output, but every page he wrote contains hesitations and inconsistencies. I admire his ability to p...
2025-09-1808 min
John VespasianMontaigne’s cultural impact, especially on French literatureAfter devoting twenty years of his life to writing essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had developed great expectations for the future. He believed that his essays would appeal to a large public and influence future generations. History has proven Montaigne right but not in the manner he expected. His essays did find a large audience, but their philosophical influence has been negligible. His quotations do appeal to truth-seekers, but they have seldom changed anyone’s life. Montaigne’s curiosity and verbosity led to a vast output, but every page he wrote contains hesitations and inconsistencies. I admire his ability to pour...
2025-09-1808 min
Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne46 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1923 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne45 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1922 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne44 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1923 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne43 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1915 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne42 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1916 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne41 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1913 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne40 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1914 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne39 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1916 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne38 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1916 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne37 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1913 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne36 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1921 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne35 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1920 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne34 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1912 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne33 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1912 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne32 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1925 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne31 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1921 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne30 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1921 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne29 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1919 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne28 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1918 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne27 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1918 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne26 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1916 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne25 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1915 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne24 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1918 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne23 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1917 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne22 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1921 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne21 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1921 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne20 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1918 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne19 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1926 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne18 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1909 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne17 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1909 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne16 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1923 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne15 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1931 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne14 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1908 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne13 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1909 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne12 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1906 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne11 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1930 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne10 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1910 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne09 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1907 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne08 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1907 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne07 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1907 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne06 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1906 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne05 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1916 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne04 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1904 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne03 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1906 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne02 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1908 minSelected Essays of Michel de Montaigne01 - Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Eyquem de MontaigneMichel de Montaigne, a contemporary of Shakespeare, emerged from the tumult of Frances devastating wars of religion to embrace a life of reflection and introspection. In the tranquil setting of his estates, he turned to writing about the most profound subject he knew—himself. Through his insights on personal likes and dislikes, historical reflections, and tales of love and travel, Montaigne captures not just his own essence, but the essence of all humanity. His famous query, What do I know? invites us to ponder our own souls and experiences. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
2025-08-1912 min
OBS: RadioessänEssäismer: Bodil Malmsten om behovet av Montaigne (2010)Jag ville jag vore grisen hos Montaigne. Så säger Bodil Malmsten i denna personliga essä om mannen som gav essägenren dess namn: Michel de Montaigne. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Essän publicerades först år 2010.Att jag kom att läsa Montaigne beror på en folkbildningsbesatt professor som tyckte att jag behövde Montaigne och skickade alla tre essäerna i Jan Stolpes översättning till huset där jag bo...
2025-07-2811 min
John VespasianThe key to Michel de Montaigne’s literary creativityIn contrast to writers in our century, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) never claimed to be extraordinarily creative. Even during his last years, when it was obvious that he had produced a remarkable output, his attitude remained modest. Historians have speculated whether Montaigne’s talent was innate or acquired, original or the result of imitation, a case of genius or of incidental circumstances. I view those debates as pointless because Montaigne himself had revealed the source of his creativity. Montaigne explains in his essay “On Constancy” how all his output (literary or otherwise) rests on his resilience, that is, his ability to rem...
2025-05-2205 min
John VespasianThe key to Michel de Montaigne’s literary creativityIn contrast to writers in our century, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) never claimed to be extraordinarily creative. Even during his last years, when it was obvious that he had produced a remarkable output, his attitude remained modest. Historians have speculated whether Montaigne’s talent was innate or acquired, original or the result of imitation, a case of genius or of incidental circumstances. I view those debates as pointless because Montaigne himself had revealed the source of his creativity. Montaigne explains in his essay “On Constancy” how all his output (literary or otherwise) rests on his resilience, that is, his abilit...
2025-05-2205 min
Regards PhiloCHP04 - 03. Les noms de Montaigne1. Michel de MontaigneMichel Onfray explore dans cette conférence la figure complexe de Michel de Montaigne, marquant un tournant dans l’économie de la pensée occidentale. Après avoir étudié le christianisme épicurien chez Érasme, Onfray s’intéresse à Montaigne comme figure clé d’un « épicurisme chrétien » inversé, où l’accent n’est plus sur la foi mais sur l’hédonisme modéré. Cette conférence inaugure une série consacrée à Montaigne, analysé à travers une approche psycho-biographique, mettant en lumière la relation entre son corps, sa pensée et son œuvre.2. Psycho-biographie et méthode géné...
2025-02-2655 min
Tank Time with MontaigneSolo Fishposting #4: Crying, Being Vulnerable, God's Final Test, HolidaysHere is an episode where I'm mostly crying!If you would like to see the video recording of this episode it is available to my Tier 2+ patrons.Link to join the TTWM Discord: https://discord.gg/Nmguwz33GxYou can now listen to my new song "everybody else" here: https://ffm.to/everybody_elseTheme song: Talking Shit by MontaigneCover art by Jess GleesonSupport Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneFind out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee/actualmontaigne
2024-11-2512 minTank Time with MontaigneAmie McneeI chat to Amie McNee, also known online as @inspiredtowrite, about the ongoingness of insecurity, the difference between music-making and novel-writing, the myth of "The One", AI, and the cost of making art among many, many other things!Amie's book We Need Your Art comes out in March and is available for pre-order now. Highly recommend it for artists and creators who need a little encouragement every now and then (or all the time). Pre-order here: www.amiemcnee.com/pre-order-we-need-your-art-book-amie-mcneeShe also has a Substack which you can find here: https://amiemcnee.substack.com/
2024-11-181h 03Tank Time with MontaigneSolo Fishposting #3: Montaigne and Live Music, Fitting Into a Scene, US Election, Haikyuu!, Animal Crossing, R.F. Kuang’s BabelI have another chat to myself and to you. I talk about pretty much everything in the title but want to re-emphasise how much I enjoy R.F. Kuang's novels!Link to join the TTWM Discord: https://discord.gg/Nmguwz33GxTheme song: Talking Shit by MontaigneCover art by Jess GleesonSupport Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneFind out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee/actualmontaigne
2024-11-1215 minTank Time with MontaigneDonatachiA wonderful new episode where I speak to Donatachi about literally 100 different things as usual. We cover so much ground you'd think we were literally lawn. Topics include but are not limited to: Putting auto-tune on David Byrne, Brat, Neon Genesis Evangelion, fitting in vs being an individual, Another Chance by Roger Sanchez, sound production tools and preferences, and Anglerfish (mild Outer Wilds spoilers at the end of the ep).Some harsh audio in this ep again sorry!!!!Donatachi’s new EP ‘Ascension’ is out now and is soooo epic and ethereal. Highly recommend if you’re...
2024-11-041h 27Tank Time with MontaigneSolo Fishposting #2: Being Busy, A Trip To NZ, AkuRoku AMVs, Project Dairy Cat, and Finishing MusicHello! Sorry this one's a tad late, been having some tech issues. I talk about being a bit overwhelmed with self-management currently, my experience of Aotearoa including the Weta Workshop and re-watching Lord of the Rings, Shinichiro Watanabe's upcoming anime Lazarus, Kingdom Hearts 2, Metaphor Re:Fantazio, Animal Crossing, working on music for a new Australian game, and heaps more.Theme song: Talking Shit by MontaigneCover art by Jess GleesonSupport Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneFind out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee...
2024-10-2915 minTank Time with MontaigneBecca HatchI chatted with Becca Hatch! We get into moving house, Becca's journey to becoming a full-time artist, community, introversion vs extraversion, and heaps more.Listen to Becca's debut EP Mayday today!! And you can attend her Campbelltown show this Thurs Oct 24 here: https://events.humanitix.com/becca-hatch-mayday-ep-live-setCover art by Jess GleesonTheme song: talking shit by MontaigneSupport Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneFind out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee/actualmontaigne
2024-10-211h 20Tank Time with MontaigneNinajirachiI chatted with Ninajirachi! We get into world-building, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, the input-output cycle, what it's like to work as a creative, our relationship to social media, and loving the internet. And heaps more honestly, we yapped hard.Also so sorry about my audio - it blows out a bit especially when I laugh. This was the first one I recorded so please give me some amnesty.Listen to Nina's 2024 Girl EDM today and please feel free to keep listening to her catalogue! Everything she produces goes so hard.Cover art by Jess...
2024-10-131h 22Tank Time with MontaigneSolo Fishposting #1: Thank you, Fish Thoughts, Maintaining Visual Identity, and SeveranceMy first solo chat (to you, to myself)! I express my gratitude, ponder over fish, chat about how high visual production value as an independent artist is determined by your friendships and connections with skilled workers, and I recommend the show Severance.Mentioned: Ben Lee, Magdalena Bay, Vita, Severance, Kingdom Hearts II, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Disco ElysiumCover art by Jess GleesonSupport Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneFind out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee/actualmontaigneFind out what else is...
2024-10-0712 min
Tank Time with MontaigneBen LeeI chat with Ben Lee this week and we cover an insane amount of ground: the rare gift of the gab in a music artist, the value of maintaining an enduring philosophy in the music industry, insecurities about mid-posting, and so much more. Cover art by Jess Gleeson Support Montaigne and TTWM through Patreon:patreon.com/MontaigneYou can listen to Ben Lee's new album 'This One's For The Oldheadz' wherever you get music now.Find out what else is doing Montaigne here: linktr.ee/actualmontaigne
2024-09-301h 03
Globe Penseur[S03E09] - Politique étrangère de l'Allemagne : le "changement d'époque" a-t-il eu lieu ?Dès février 2022 et l'invasion russe de l'Ukraine, le chancelier allemand invoquait la "Zeitenwende", soit l'avènement d'une nouvelle ère géopolitique impliquant un changement de cap de la politique étrangère de l'Allemagne. Quelles en ont été les conséquences pratiques, et avec quels corollaires pour la relation franco-allemande et l'Europe dans son ensemble ? Daniela Schwarzer, membre du directoire de la Bertelsmann Stiftung et spécialiste des questions européennes et internationales, répond aux questions de Claire Lemoine, responsable de projets à l'Institut Montaigne.
2023-05-0321 minGlobe Penseur[S03E07] - Vous avez dit cyber ? Enjeux géopolitiques d'un nouveau champ de batailleLa guerre en Ukraine est aussi la première cyberguerre de grande ampleur. Mais les menaces cyber recouvrent une large palette de sphères, de cibles et d'acteurs, du sabotage et de l'hameçonnage à l'espionnage et à la guerre cybernétique. Comment se prémunir contre ces nouveaux risques multiples qui ne connaissent pas de frontières ? Jonathan Guiffard, Senior Fellow en charge des affaires internationales, stratégiques et de défense à l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invité de Claire Lemoine, responsable de projets, pour une analyse multidimensionnelle du cyber.
2023-04-0620 minGlobe Penseur[S03E06] - Post-Brexit, le « Global Britain » a-t-il tenu ses promesses ?Bientôt sept ans après le vote en faveur du Brexit, le concept de « Global Britain », ce slogan à l’époque clamé par Boris Johnson, a-t-il survécu ? De l’Ukraine à l’Indopacifique en passant par la relation franco-britannique et le Commonwealth, Lord Peter Ricketts, ancien ambassadeur du Royaume-Uni en France et Georgina Wright, Senior Fellow et directrice du programme Europe de l’Institut Montaigne, offrent un tour d’horizon des priorités de la politique étrangère du Royaume-Uni, au micro de Claire Lemoine, responsable de projets à l’Institut.
2023-03-2214 minGlobe Penseur[S03E05] - Rivalité Chine-États-Unis : une Europe poids plume ?La relation conflictuelle entre la Chine et les États-Unis a des racines profondes et apporte son lot de retentissements jusqu’en Europe. Quels en sont les ressorts, et avec quels impacts pour le positionnement géopolitique de l’Europe et la défense de nos intérêts ? François Godement, conseiller pour l’Asie à l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invité de Claire Lemoine, responsable de projets, pour Globe Penseur.
2023-03-0817 minGlobe Penseur[S03E04] – Un an de guerre : la résistance ukrainienne à l’épreuve du tempsTout juste un an après le début de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, quelle est la situation dans le pays ? La résistance ukrainienne demeure-t-elle solide face à une guerre devenue existentielle ? Alexandra Goujon, maître de conférences à l’université de Bourgogne et spécialiste de l’Ukraine, est l’invitée de Claire Lemoine, responsable de projets à l'Institut Montaigne, dans Globe Penseur pour une analyse sociale et politique de la situation actuelle et une mise en perspective historique.
2023-02-2313 minGlobe Penseur[S03E02] - Taiwan, vers une crise géopolitique en 2023 ?Comme évoqué dans notre dernier épisode, le détroit de Taiwan est au cœur de l’attention internationale. Mathieu Duchâtel, directeur des études internationales et Senior Fellow Asie à l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invité de Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, pour dresser un état des lieux des tensions et des revendications autour de Taïwan, alors que l’île entre dans une année pré-électorale qui pourrait être décisive pour son avenir.
2023-01-2517 minGlobe Penseur[S03E01] - 2023 : une nouvelle année de tensions géopolitiques ?L’année 2022 a été fortement marquée par l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, dont les conséquences continueront à se faire sentir en 2023 et au-delà. Michel Duclos, conseiller spécial à l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invité de Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, pour dessiner les perspectives géopolitiques pour l’année qui s’ouvre, entre guerre en Ukraine, nouvel ordre mondial et risque d’émergence de nouvelles tensions.
2023-01-1117 minGlobe Penseur[S02E08] - La Turquie dans la nouvelle mondialisation : la politique du funambule ?Membre de l’Otan et pourtant proche du Kremlin, la Turquie fait preuve d’agilité sur l’échiquier international et devient de cette façon un acteur incontournable de l’espace méditerranéen et du Moyen-Orient. Pour décrypter la politique étrangère d’Ankara à l’orée de l’élection présidentielle à venir, Soli Özel, Senior Fellow à l’Institut Montaigne et professeur de relations internationales à l’Université Kadir Has d’Istanbul, est notre invité.
2022-12-1619 minGlobe Penseur[S02E07] - Relations transatlantiques : vers une guerre commerciale ?L’entrée en vigueur de l’Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aux États-Unis menace la compétitivité de l’industrie européenne. Georgina Wright, directrice du programme Europe de l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invitée de Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, pour décrypter les enjeux de ce défi posé aux relations transatlantiques et évoquer la perspective d’une nouvelle politique industrielle communautaire.
2022-11-3017 minGlobe Penseur[S02E05] - COP27 : quelles lignes de fracture ?C’est en pleine zone de turbulence pour le multilatéralisme que s’ouvre le dimanche 6 novembre la COP 27 en Égypte. Quelles perspectives ? Quelles lignes de fracture ? Pour le 5e épisode de la deuxième saison de GlobePenseur, Joseph Dellatte, Research Fellow climat au sein du programme Asie de l’Institut Montaigne, est l’invité de Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, pour évoquer les grands enjeux de cette conférence.
2022-11-0319 minGlobe Penseur[S02E01] - Ajuster nos efforts de défenseQuels moyens mettre en oeuvre pour faire face à l’évolution du contexte stratégique ? Pour le premier épisode de la deuxième saison de Globe penseur, Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, reçoit Nicolas Baverez, avocat, essayiste, contributeur à l’Institut Montaigne sur les questions de défense, et Bernard Cazeneuve, ancien Premier ministre, co-auteurs de la note Défense française : ajuster nos efforts.
2022-09-0717 minGlobe Penseur[S01E10] - Guerre en Ukraine : quel positionnement pour l’Inde ?Pour le dixième épisode de la première saison de Globe penseur, Christophe Jaffrelot, directeur de recherche au CERI Sciences Po/CNRS et expert associé à l’Institut Montaigne est l'invitée de Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale , pour évoquer le positionnement de l’Inde vis-à-vis de la guerre en Ukraine. Retrouvez l’article de Christophe Jaffrelot sur le sujet sur le blog de l’Institut Montaigne Débats indiens sur la guerre en Ukraine : un consensus à entrées multiples.
2022-07-1215 minGlobe Penseur[S01E09] - Sommet de Madrid : quels enjeux pour l’OTAN ?Les 29 et 30 juin, les dirigeants des pays membres de l’OTAN se retrouvent à Madrid pour un sommet lors duquel ils doivent notamment adopter le nouveau Concept stratégique de l’Alliance. Guerre en Ukraine, adhésion de la Suède et la Finlande, opposition turque, cohésion interne à l’Alliance, place de la Chine : pour ce neuvième épisode de la première saison, Bruno Tertrais, conseiller géopolitique à l’Institut Montaigne, décrypte les enjeux de ce sommet.
2022-06-2817 minGlobe Penseur[S01E08] - Relations UE-Chine : état des lieuxPour le huitième épisode de la première saison de Globe Penseur, Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, reçoit François Godement, conseiller pour l’Asie à l’Institut Montaigne, pour évoquer la relation entre l’Union européenne et la Chine, entre interdépendance, rivalité et partenariat.
2022-06-1420 minGlobe Penseur[S01E07] - Guerre en Ukraine : vers la souveraineté énergétique européenne ?Comment les Européens cherchent-ils à s’affranchir de leur dépendance aux énergies fossiles russes ? De quelles alternatives disposent-ils ? Quelle place pour le nucléaire ? Pour le septième épisode de la première saison de Globe Penseur, Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, reçoit Cécile Maisonneuve, senior fellow à l’Institut Montaigne, pour évoquer les enjeux énergétiques pour l’Europe dans la guerre en Ukraine.
2022-06-0121 minGlobe Penseur[S01E06] - Quel avenir pour les relations entre la France, l’Europe et les pays du Maghreb ?Quel bilan peut-on établir du premier quinquennat d’Emmanuel Macron en matière de relation avec les pays du Maghreb ? Quelles évolutions ont connu le Maroc, l’Algérie et la Tunisie ces dernières années, notamment en matière de politique étrangère ? Comment se positionnent-ils face à la guerre en Ukraine ? Pour le sixième épisode de la première saison de Globe penseur, Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, recevait Hakim El Karoui, Senior Fellow à l’Institut Montaigne.
2022-05-1720 minGlobe Penseur[S01E05] - Quelle politique de défense pour la France ?Quel bilan peut-on établir du premier quinquennat d’Emmanuel Macron en matière de défense ? Que peut-on attendre de son second mandat en la matière ? Quelles sont les principales menaces auxquelles la France et l’Europe sont confrontées ? Comment construire une industrie de défense pérenne ? Pour le cinquième épisode de la première saison de Globe penseur, Mahaut de Fougières, responsable du programme Politique internationale, reçoit Nicolas Baverez, contributeur à l’Institut Montaigne sur les questions de défense.
2022-05-0319 minGlobe Penseur[S01E01] - La présidence française de l'UE, un point de bascule pour l'Europe ?Au mois de janvier a débuté, pour six mois, la présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne. Quel bilan peut-on déjà dresser des premiers mois de cette présidence ? Quels projets sont mis en avant par la France ? Quelle méthode adopte-t-elle ? Alors que la guerre en Ukraine occupe est au centre de l'agenda européen depuis plusieurs semaines, comment évaluer la réponse de l'UE ? Georgina Wright, senior fellow et directrice du programme Europe de l'Institut Montaigne, livre son analyse.
2022-03-0920 min
Estudos Clássicos em DiaRecepção dos Clássicos da Antiguidade nos "Ensaios" de MontaigneA professora Danielle Antunes, da Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, fala sobre os “Ensaios” de Montaigne e as influências clássicas que permeiam a obra.
Danielle Antunes graduou-se em Filosofia, em 2008, na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, onde também tornou-se mestre, em 2021, com a dissertação “Da educação das crianças”. Seu doutorado pelo realizado na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina com um período sanduíche na Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, tendo defendido sua tese “Par manière d'essai". Montaigne e a a Filosofia do Ensaio” e torna-se doutora em 2018.
Atua lecionando e pesquisando...
2021-10-1521 min
Les podcasts du Rond-PointÉpisode 10 : Traverser la couleur avec Tania de MontaigneRencontre avec l'autrice et musicienne Tania de Montaigne.
Il n'y a rien qu'elle ne fasse pas : chanter, jouer, écrire et interroger la place des déclassés, des humiliés, des offensés dans une société hétéronormée à dominante bien blanche. Elle écrit Noire, suivi de l'Assignation, les noirs n'existent pas, publiés aux Editions Grasset. Elle interprète son propre texte, mis en scène par Stéphane Foenkinos ainsi qu'un cabaret-scène ouverte et devient à part entière artiste associée au Rond-Point en 2021, 2022, 2023.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr...
2021-03-0334 min
The Good Life Podcast with Sean MurrayTGL037: Montaigne on Living the Good Life with Michael Perry (Personal Development Podcast)On today’s show, Sean’s guest is Michael Perry, a writer from rural Wisconsin who was so influenced by Montaigne that he wrote a book, “Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles through Philosophy.”In this episode Michael talks about how he came to discover Montaigne, the lessons he’s learned from Montaigne, how surprised he was that he could relate to this 16th-century French Nobleman, and most importantly, how reading Montaigne has changed his life for the better.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why we see ourselves in Montaigne when we re...
2020-11-0936 min