Apology for Raymond Sebond by Michel de Montaigne (English) Paperback Book

Description: Apology for Raymond Sebond by Michel de Montaigne, Roger Ariew, Marjorie Grene Under the pretense of defending an obscure treatise by a Catalan theologian, Sebond, Montaigne attacks the philosophers who attempt rational explanations of the universe and argues for a skeptical Christianity based squarely on faith rather than reason. The result is the Apology for Raymond Sebond, a classic of Counter-Reformation thought and a masterpiece of Renaissance literature. This new translation by Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene achieves both accuracy and fluency, conveying at once the nuances of Montaignes arguments and his distinctive literary style. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Under the pretense of defending an obscure treatise by a Catalan theologian, Sebond, Montaigne attacks the philosophers who attempt rational explanations of the universe and argues for a skeptical Christianity based squarely on faith rather than reason. The result is the Apology for Raymond Sebond, a classic of Counter-Reformation thought and a masterpiece of Renaissance literature.This new translation by Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene achieves both accuracy and fluency, conveying at once the nuances of Montaignes arguments and his distinctive literary style. Author Biography Roger Ariew is Professor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.Marjorie Grene is Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis, and Honorary Distinguished Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Review Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene, with the help of Hacketts modest pricing scheme, have made this challenging, infuriating, ironic and hilarious classic readily available in a faithful and well-presented translation. . . . Scholars will find this volume a fine choice for introducing students to early modern philosophy. . . . This is a welcome publication. --Craig Walton, Philosophy in Review Long Description Under the pretense of defending an obscure treatise by a Catalan theologian, Sebond, Montaigne attacks the philosophers who attempt rational explanations of the universe and argues for a skeptical Christianity based squarely on faith rather than reason. The result is the Apology for Raymond Sebond , a classic of Counter-Reformation thought and a masterpiece of Renaissance literature. This new translation by Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene achieves both accuracy and fluency, conveying at once the nuances of Montaignes arguments and his distinctive literary style. Review Quote Roger Ariew and Marjorie Grene, with the help of Hacketts modest pricing scheme, have made this challenging, infuriating, ironic and hilarious classic readily available in a faithful and well-presented translation. . . . Scholars will find this volume a fine choice for introducing students to early modern philosophy. . . . This is a welcome publication. --Craig Walton, Philosophy in Review Details ISBN0872206793 Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2003 Translator Marjorie Grene ISBN-10 0872206793 ISBN-13 9780872206793 Format Paperback Short Title APOLOGY FOR RAYMOND SEBOND Language English Media Book DEWEY 844.3 Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States Translated from French Pages 176 Publication Date 2003-09-15 DOI 10.1604/9780872206793 Series Hackett Classics UK Release Date 2003-09-15 NZ Release Date 2003-09-15 US Release Date 2003-09-15 Author Marjorie Grene Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2003-09-14 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1184608;

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