<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/selected-essays-of-michel-de-montaigne--7176843</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the profound reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers as you explore the "Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne." This podcast invites listeners to delve into Montaigne's intimate musings on the human experience, where personal anecdotes intertwine with universal truths about existence, identity, and the nature of knowledge. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases Montaigne's inquiry into his own life, revealing insights on love, travel, and the complexities of thought that resonate across time. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that encourage us to consider what it means to know ourselves and others. Join us on this journey of introspection and self-discovery, and uncover a new book with every episode, enriching your understanding of humanity through the lens of Montaigne's timeless wisdom.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7176843/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright War and Military Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg</url><title>Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/selected-essays-of-michel-de-montaigne--7176843</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:02 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>War and Military Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker89@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the profound reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers as you explore the "Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne." This podcast invites listeners to delve into Montaigne's intimate musings on the human experience,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the profound reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers as you explore the "Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne." This podcast invites listeners to delve into Montaigne's intimate musings on the human experience, where personal anecdotes intertwine with universal truths about existence, identity, and the nature of knowledge. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases Montaigne's inquiry into his own life, revealing insights on love, travel, and the complexities of thought that resonate across time. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that encourage us to consider what it means to know ourselves and others. Join us on this journey of introspection and self-discovery, and uncover a new book with every episode, enriching your understanding of humanity through the lens of Montaigne's timeless wisdom.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Religion"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>7cf0c7e5-d84b-5e46-a054-c4ffc303076c</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Stupor Mundi The Life and Times of Frederick II Emperor of the Romans King of Sicily and Jerusalem 1194-1250-Lionel Allshorn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stupor-mundi-the-life-and-times-of-frederick-ii-emperor-of-the-romans-king-of-sicily-and-jerusalem-1194-1250-lionel-allshorn--74639543</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74639543</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74639543/stupor_mundi_the_life_and_times_of_frederick_ii_emperor_of_the_romans_king_of_sicily_and_jerusalem_1194_1250_lionel_allshorn.mp3" length="237198945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29620</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Milton-Thomas Babington Macaulay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/milton-thomas-babington-macaulay--74606198</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74606198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74606198/milton_thomas_babington_macaulay.mp3" length="66286433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8278</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Lear (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-version-2-william-shakespeare--74574249</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74574249</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74574249/king_lear_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="97955170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12232</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ginger-Snaps-Fanny Fern</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-fanny-fern--74544441</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74544441</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74544441/ginger_snaps_fanny_fern.mp3" length="235396140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29395</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crimes of England-G. K. Chesterton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crimes-of-england-g-k-chesterton--74512416</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74512416</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74512416/crimes_of_england_g_k_chesterton.mp3" length="99906215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shelley Selected Poems and Prose-Percy Bysshe Shelley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelley-selected-poems-and-prose-percy-bysshe-shelley--74477356</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74477356</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74477356/shelley_selected_poems_and_prose_percy_bysshe_shelley.mp3" length="201931411" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25216</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Diatessaron A Harmony of the Four Gospels-Tatian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/diatessaron-a-harmony-of-the-four-gospels-tatian--74442146</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74442146</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74442146/diatessaron_a_harmony_of_the_four_gospels_tatian.mp3" length="187974101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23473</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Diamond Sutra and Heart Sutra-Unknown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/diamond-sutra-and-heart-sutra-unknown--74407174</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74407174</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:56:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74407174/diamond_sutra_and_heart_sutra_unknown.mp3" length="33552112" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Miscellaneous Essays of Thomas de Quincey-Thomas de Quincey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/miscellaneous-essays-of-thomas-de-quincey-thomas-de-quincey--74360533</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74360533</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:50:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74360533/miscellaneous_essays_of_thomas_de_quincey_thomas_de_quincey.mp3" length="236721516" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29561</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Flowers of Freethought (First Series)-George William Foote</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/flowers-of-freethought-first-series-george-william-foote--74322974</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74322974</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:06:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74322974/flowers_of_freethought_first_series_george_william_foote.mp3" length="255211970" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>31870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Central Period of the Middle Age 918-1273-Beatrice A. Lees</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/central-period-of-the-middle-age-918-1273-beatrice-a-lees--74178781</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74178781</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74178781/central_period_of_the_middle_age_918_1273_beatrice_a_lees.mp3" length="239339078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Divine Companion (Version 2)-James Allen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/divine-companion-version-2-james-allen--74132503</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74132503</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:21:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74132503/divine_companion_version_2_james_allen.mp3" length="71983517" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8989</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heretics-G. K. Chesterton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heretics-g-k-chesterton--73434730</link><description><![CDATA["Heretics" by G. K. Chesterton delves into the complexities of faith, reason, and the nature of belief, offering a critical examination of contemporary thought and the challenges posed by modernity. Chesterton's sharp wit and profound insights encourage listeners to reflect on the enduring questions of morality and truth, making this work as relevant today as it was when first published. His exploration of various heresies serves not only as a critique of the ideologies that shape our world but also as a celebration of the richness of orthodox belief. Engaging with Chesterton's ideas invites a deeper understanding of the balance between faith and reason, resonating with anyone seeking clarity in an increasingly fragmented society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73434730</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:18:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73434730/heretics_g_k_chesterton.mp3" length="209402957" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Heretics" by G. K. Chesterton delves into the complexities of faith, reason, and the nature of belief, offering a critical examination of contemporary thought and the challenges posed by modernity. Chesterton's sharp wit and profound insights...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Heretics" by G. K. Chesterton delves into the complexities of faith, reason, and the nature of belief, offering a critical examination of contemporary thought and the challenges posed by modernity. Chesterton's sharp wit and profound insights encourage listeners to reflect on the enduring questions of morality and truth, making this work as relevant today as it was when first published. His exploration of various heresies serves not only as a critique of the ideologies that shape our world but also as a celebration of the richness of orthodox belief. Engaging with Chesterton's ideas invites a deeper understanding of the balance between faith and reason, resonating with anyone seeking clarity in an increasingly fragmented society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne - Michel Eyquem de Montaigne - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/selected-essays-of-michel-de-montaigne-michel-eyquem-de-montaigne-part-2--72952319</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72952319</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72952319/selected_essays_of_michel_de_montaigne_michel_eyquem_de_montaigne_part_2.mp3" length="70461271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8808</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dislikes,essays,estates,likes,michel,military,montaigne,retired,selected,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne - Michel Eyquem de Montaigne - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/selected-essays-of-michel-de-montaigne-michel-eyquem-de-montaigne-part-1--72952318</link><description><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72952318</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:07:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72952318/selected_essays_of_michel_de_montaigne_michel_eyquem_de_montaigne_part_1.mp3" length="286136556" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michel Eyquem de Montaigne</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35768</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dislikes,essays,estates,likes,michel,military,montaigne,retired,selected,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834858a7e6712599bda637e824522f50.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
