
Michel de Montaigne
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French author, philosopher, and statesman (1533–1592)
Mentioned in 4 videos
Born
February 28, 1533, Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne
Nationality
Kingdom of France
Field
philosophy, translation from Latin, translation into French
Education
College of Guienne, University of Toulouse (1896-1968)
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Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A French philosopher, recommended by Tyler Cowen as a writer to read periodically to avoid taking rules too seriously.

The Boundaries of Self: A Conversation with David Whyte (Episode #240)
Sam Harris
A French essayist whose ideas on friendship and loss, particularly the loss of his friend Étienne de La Boétie, are discussed.

A.J. Jacobs (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
French writer, who came up with the word 'essay' meaning 'to try'.

Alain de Botton Interview
Tim Ferriss
A French philosopher, writing in the 16th century, greatly admired by Alain de Botton for his direct, intimate, and personal voice in his essays.