The Cambridge Companion to Montaigne (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521525565)

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is known for his innovative method of philosophical inquiry which mixes the anecdotal and the personal with serious critiques of human knowledge, politics and the law. His rejection of fanaticism and cruelty and his admiration for the civilizations of the New World mark him as a predecessor of modern notions of tolerance and acceptance of otherness. An international team of contributors explores the range of his philosophy and also examines the social and intellectual contexts in which his thought was expressed.

Author: Ullrich Langer
ISBN-10: 052152556X
ISBN-13: 9780521525565
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2005
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.10w x 0.56d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 4