Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was a French philosopher and essayist. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern Western philosophy. His essays, known as the Essays, are considered some of the most important works of the Renaissance. Montaigne was a humanist who valued reason, individualism, and intellectual curiosity. He was also a skilled diplomat and statesman, serving as a member of the French Parliament.