How to Live (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

In this profoundly engaging and thought-provoking book, Sarah Bakewell brings the 16th-century philosopher Michel de Montaigne to vivid life. How to Live offers not just a biography but a roadmap for modern existence, drawn from Montaigne's own essays and restless curiosity. With wit, warmth, and intellectual vigor, Bakewell explores one powerful question-How to live?-through twenty captivating answers rooted in Montaigne's unconventional wisdom.Twenty answers. One timeless question: How to live?- Explore Montaigne's life through a modern lens of biography, history, and philosophy- Delve into timeless themes such as self-awareness, mortality, friendship, and freedom- Thoughtfully structured around twenty compelling answers to a universal question- Ideal for readers of philosophy, personal growth, and intellectual historyThemes- The art of self-examination- Embracing imperfection and uncertainty- The value of solitude, friendship, and introspection- Living with curiosity, courage, and joy- Philosophy as a practical guide to life