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About Michel de Montaigne
French philosopher and essayist of the Renaissance He pioneered the personal essay as a form of self-exploration, blending skepticism with intimate reflection on human nature. His *Essais* remain foundational for modern thought on experience, doubt, and the limits of knowledge.
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