Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 127 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 12 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) Of giving the lie -- Of liberty of conscience -- That we taste nothing pure -- Against idleness -- Of posting -- Of ill means employed to a good end -- Of the Roman grandeur -- Not to counterfeit being sick -- Of thumbs -- Cowardice the mother of cruelty -- All things have their season -- Of virtue -- Of a monstrous child -- Of anger. Produced by David Widger "Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 12" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written during the late 16th century. This volume encompasses a range of topics, reflecting Montaigne's exploration of human nature, virtue, consciousness, and the complexities of social interactions. It examines the intricacies of topics such as truth, cowardice, virtue, and the implications of idleness, making it a significant work in the realm of Renaissance philosophy and personal reflection. The opening portion of the volume introduces a series of essays beginning with the contemplation of truth and the nature of self-reflection. Montaigne acknowledges the difficulty in presenting oneself honestly, especially in a world where dissimulation is common. He expresses a desire to share an authentic representation of his thoughts and experiences, crafting his essays more as a personal exploration than for public exhibition. In particular, he reflects on how the act of writing about oneself can serve as a tool for self-improvement, allowing for deeper introspection and a dialogue with one's own thoughts. Montaigne's style is conversational, inviting readers into his musings while addressing the broader human experience, setting the stage for the thematic exploration found throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en French essays -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 174366 2025-07-02T07:54:38.369213 text/html 174187 2025-01-08T20:59:17.855020 text/html 157526 2025-07-02T07:54:44.888200 application/epub+zip 159258 2025-07-02T07:54:41.449192 application/epub+zip 128052 2025-07-02T07:54:40.360192 application/epub+zip 366143 2025-07-02T07:54:47.094173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349303 2025-07-02T07:54:43.979204 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 311074 2022-09-02T10:43:31.933404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155757 2025-07-02T07:54:38.110244 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 155564 2021-01-08T21:38:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19497 2025-07-02T07:54:47.225178 application/rdf+xml 21487 2025-07-02T07:54:40.849285 image/jpeg 4625 2025-07-02T07:54:40.602211 image/jpeg 61660 2021-01-08T21:38:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 156134 2025-07-02T07:54:38.384214 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia