Montaigne, Philosopher of Life: How to Believe (Guardian Shorts)

What is it to be a human being? Why do I behave as I do? Montaigne did not flinch from these essential questions. His insights into the way we live are as relevant for today as they were in the 16th century. Sarah Bakewell’s seven-part ebook tackles the brilliance of Montaigne, philosopher of life, and asks what we can learn from his remarkable thinking.

The How to Believe series of ebooks explores the teachings, philosophies and beliefs of major thinkers and religious texts. In a short, easy-to-access format, leading writers present new understandings of these perennially important ideas.