Soliloques sceptiques

A quiet, introspective voice guides listeners through a series of personal monologues that probe the limits of certainty. Written when its author was in his eighties, the work captures the habit of speaking to oneself—a practice once common among ancient philosophers and early modern scholars. These soliloquies unfold like private conversations, questioning everything from religious doctrine to the pretensions of art and the reliability of history.

What makes the collection striking is its paradoxical blend of radical doubt and a lingering devotion to Christian mystery. The author, a former tutor to royalty and a colleague of prominent clerics, shows how an unwavering skepticism can coexist with a humble acceptance of faith. His style is erudite yet conversational, inviting listeners to share in his nightly self‑examination and to consider the comfort found in admitting “we know nothing.” The result is a thoughtful, gently provocative journey that mirrors the restless curiosity of its age while speaking to any modern mind that wrestles with doubt.