Michel de Montaigne on self
Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592) approaches self within Renaissance humanism / skepticism. Que sais-je? What do I know? Montaigne examines the self as changing, criticizes anthropocentric pride, and treats philosophy as an art of living under uncertainty. On this page, the archive isolates English passages where that project meets self most directly—useful for searches such as “michel de montaigne quotes on self.”
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