The Montaigne Project: Essays Through A Modern Lens
My journey with Montaigne began with a simple Audible credit and grew into a passion project of personal discovery and interpretation.
Why Montaigne?
Michel de Montaigne’s essays, written in the 16th century, continue to resonate with surprising relevance today. What started as a “get the most for my money” Audible purchase evolved into a deep appreciation for his timeless wisdom.
After years of having the audiobook sit untouched, I finally gave Montaigne the attention he deserved. But I quickly realized that audio alone wasn’t enough to truly absorb his complex ideas.
My Approach
For each essay, I follow a consistent framework of questions, yet the answers are uniquely different every time. This structure helps me unpack Montaigne’s thoughts while adding my personal reflections.
At the end of each analysis, I ask: “What am I missing? How does this apply to our modern world?” This bridges the 16th century to our contemporary challenges in technology, relationships, education, and communication.
Montaigne – CHAPTER 31——Hazarding an Opinion on God’s Plans Demands Caution
Montaigne – CHAPTER 30——OF CANNIBALS (& Podcast)
Montaigne – Chapter 25 – Of the Education of Children
Montaigne – Chapter 29 – Of Moderation
Montaigne – Chapter 27 – Of Friendship
Montaigne – Chapter 26 – That It Is Folly To Measure Truth And Error By Our Own Capacity
Montaigne – Chapter 24 – OF Pedantry