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Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eHow to Live\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the life and philosophy of Renaissance thinker Michel de Montaigne, presenting his ideas in a way that resonates with contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer latest book, \u003cem\u003eHumanly Possible\u003c\/em\u003e, continues to explore the human condition, examining how philosophy can play a crucial role in understanding and enhancing our lives. If you're looking to delve into thought-provoking explorations of life and philosophy, Sarah Bakewell's books are a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-live","title":"How to Live","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Live\u003c\/em\u003e by Sarah Bakewell is an extraordinary blend of biography and self-help, offering readers a captivating and insightful portrayal of the Renaissance nobleman and essayist, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne. This book intricately delves into Montaigne's life, illustrating how he grappled with profound questions that are still relevant today. How should one interact harmoniously with others? How should one confront and cope with the inevitability of violence? What is the way to navigate the intense grief of losing a loved one? Ultimately, Montaigne's enduring inquiry centred on one crucial question: How to live?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Bakewell's narrative vividly brings to life Montaigne's intellectual journey, tracing how his experiences and reflections shaped his groundbreaking essays. These essays, hailed for their free-roaming and deeply personal style, covered an eclectic range of subjects. Montaigne mused on his preferences for wine and food, recounted childhood memories, observed the twitching ears of his dreaming dog, and documented the grim realities of the civil wars surrounding him. Through these seemingly mundane yet profoundly thoughtful topics, Montaigne created a literary masterpiece that has since inspired countless readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essays, Montaigne's seminal work, gained immediate acclaim and has remained a timeless source of wisdom, companionship, and entertainment for over four centuries. Modern readers still turn to Montaigne not only to be entertained but to search for a deeper understanding of themselves and to find solace in his philosophical musings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHow to Live\u003c\/em\u003e, Sarah Bakewell presents the first comprehensive biography of Montaigne in English in nearly fifty years. She masterfully recounts Montaigne's life story through the prism of the questions he pondered and the answers he sought. With rich detail and a touch of humour, Bakewell explores his evolution from a Renaissance nobleman to one of the most influential thinkers in Western literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and thought-provoking, \u003cem\u003eHow to Live\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for those fascinated by philosophical inquiry, historical biography, and the timeless quest for a meaningful life. 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Even if you don't know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you love literature and the arts? Do you have a strong moral compass despite not being formally religious? Do you simply believe that individual lives are more important than grand political visions? If any of these apply, you are part of a long tradition of humanist thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHumanly Possible\u003c\/i\u003e, Sarah Bakewell asks what humanism is and why it has flourished for so long. 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Sarah Bakewell takes readers on an intellectual journey, starting in Paris near the turn of 1932-3, where three young friends—Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Raymond Aron—meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz bar on the rue Montparnasse. This serendipitous meeting sparks their interest in a radical new way of thinking, laying down the foundational ideas of existentialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize, \u003cem\u003eAt The Existentialist Café\u003c\/em\u003e offers more than just a history lesson. It's a vibrant narrative filled with intriguing anecdotes and vivid portrayals of key figures like Albert Camus, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Martin Heidegger. Bakewell masterfully intertwines their philosophies with their personal lives, creating an intimate and accessible portrayal of existentialist thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent on Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e lauds the book, saying, \"It's not often that you miss your bus stop because you're so engrossed in reading a book about existentialism, but I did exactly that... The story of Sartre, Beauvoir, Camus, Heidegger et al is strange, fun, and compelling reading. If it doesn't win awards, I will eat my copy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e praises Bakewell's approach: \"Bakewell shows how fascinating were some of the existentialists' ideas and how fascinating, often frightful, were their lives. Vivid, humorous anecdotes are interwoven with a lucid and unpatronising exposition of their complex philosophy... 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