Montaigne: Philosopher of Retirement

This is a two-part course using material from a three-part course held during November 2025.

u3a member, Tim Morris, will cover:

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

This is not a sit back and listen lecture. The aim is to stimulate debate, so we are limiting registration to just 12 people.

There will be a break for refreshments during each session.

Registration covers both dates.

This event is for existing members only.

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