Montaigne, Michel de

Apology for Raymond Sebond

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ISBN 13:
9780872206793
author:
Montaigne, Michel de
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2003
Pages:
164
Dimensions:
140mm X 216mm
Genre:
Literary essays
Condition:
New
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£13.77

Description

The Apology for Raymond Sebond is a philosophical treatise that challenges rational explanations of the universe. Written by Michel de Montaigne, this work presents a skeptical Christianity based on faith rather than reason. Montaigne defends an obscure text by a Catalan theologian, Sebond, and argues against philosophers who seek to explain the world through reason alone. This translation by Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene brings Montaigne's arguments and distinctive literary style to life in English. With its nuanced exploration of faith and reason, The Apology for Raymond Sebond offers a thought-provoking read for those interested in philosophy and religious thought.

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