Tutkielmia: Valikoima

In the turbulent world of 16th‑century France, a young nobleman named Michel de Montaigne turns his restless mind toward the great questions that have haunted philosophers since antiquity. Raised in a household where Latin replaced everyday speech, he later studied law, served as a magistrate, and forged a deep friendship with the equally passionate writer La Boétie. After a career in public office, Montaigne retreats to his family estate, seeking the quiet that will allow him to probe the contradictions of his age.

What follows is a series of concise, probing essays that wander from the boredom of idle moments to the stubborn grip of custom, from the fragile nature of happiness to the unsettling certainty of death. He tackles friendship, the paradox of voluntary servitude, the role of prayer, and the uneasy balance between reason and doubt—all with a candid, conversational tone that feels remarkably modern. Listeners will find a thoughtful companion for the everyday dilemmas that still echo through the centuries.