Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 147 Montaigne, Michel de 1533 1592 Montagne, Michel de Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Hazlitt, William Carew 1834 1913 Hazlitt, W. Carew (William Carew) Cotton, Charles 1630 1687 Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 04 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) Of custom, and that we should not easily change a law received -- Various events from the same counsel -- Of pedantry. Produced by David Widger "Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 04" by Michel de Montaigne is a philosophical collection of essays written during the late 16th century. This volume delves into various topics, ranging from the powerful influence of custom in shaping human behavior to reflections on the nature of authority, governance, and societal norms. Montaigne's essays draw upon personal anecdotes, historical references, and classical philosophy, facilitating a contemplative examination of human nature and morality. The opening of this volume begins with an essay titled “Of Custom, and That We Should Not Easily Change a Law Received,” where Montaigne explores the pervasive effects of custom on human behavior and societal norms. He uses a variety of illustrative examples—from anecdotal stories about unusual dietary customs of different cultures to the psychological impact of habituation—emphasizing how customs shape our perceptions and actions in ways that often escape our conscious awareness. Highlighting major philosophical ideas, Montaigne raises questions regarding the origins and implications of social practices, urging readers to reflect critically on the customs that govern their lives. He posits that the influence of custom can obscure moral judgment and rational decision-making, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of ethical and philosophical themes throughout the essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. en French essays -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 139873 2025-08-02T08:12:50.199423 text/html 139694 2025-01-08T20:58:01.566857 text/html 144608 2025-08-02T08:12:56.150362 application/epub+zip 145146 2025-08-02T08:12:53.401383 application/epub+zip 113309 2025-08-02T08:12:52.207386 application/epub+zip 337978 2025-08-02T08:12:58.175360 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327002 2025-08-02T08:12:55.370380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288894 2022-09-02T10:42:19.686383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126576 2025-08-02T08:12:49.945411 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126367 2021-01-08T21:37:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19595 2025-08-02T08:12:58.349346 application/rdf+xml 21317 2025-08-02T08:12:52.699409 image/jpeg 4626 2025-08-02T08:12:52.450372 image/jpeg 49508 2021-01-08T21:37:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 143468 2025-08-02T08:12:50.213393 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia