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The book explores Montaigne's philosophy, presenting the self as a continuously constructed project rather than a fixed source of knowledge. Bencivenga critiques the Cartesian view of self-consciousness, arguing it offers a false certainty akin to faith. He highlights Montaigne's assertion that self-exploration is central to understanding oneself, emphasizing the necessity of practical effort and ongoing discipline in self-formation. This process is characterized as revolutionary and playful, aligning with the critical nature of philosophical inquiry.
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The Discipline of Subjectivity, Ermanno Bencivenga
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Discipline of Subjectivity
- Subtitle
- An Essay on Montaigne
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ermanno Bencivenga
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9780691636214
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The book explores Montaigne's philosophy, presenting the self as a continuously constructed project rather than a fixed source of knowledge. Bencivenga critiques the Cartesian view of self-consciousness, arguing it offers a false certainty akin to faith. He highlights Montaigne's assertion that self-exploration is central to understanding oneself, emphasizing the necessity of practical effort and ongoing discipline in self-formation. This process is characterized as revolutionary and playful, aligning with the critical nature of philosophical inquiry.