ILKLEY & DISTRICT u3a

Short Course: Montaigne: Philosopher of Retirement (2)

  • 15 Apr 2026
  • 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
  • Main Hall, Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley, LS29 9DZ

3 Sessions on Wednesday afternoons 2:15 pm to 4:15pm

15th, 22nd, 29th April

Cost £23

A course in three parts. A mixture of presentation and group discussion. To facilitate this, we anticipate the course will be limited to 15 people.

  • Session One - Montaigne takes early retirement. Considering among other things: melancholy, the essay, "holding back", and conversation.
  • Session Two - Montaigne and the New World. Considering among yet more things: travels, animals, curiosity, and the affirmation of ordinary life.
  • Session Three - The death of Montaigne. Considering last things (amongst others): stoicism and epicureanism, nonchalance, and truthfulness.
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