Dang that's a great recommendation. Never would have crossed my mind but now you mention it Nietzsche does have a peculiar penchant for Montaigne. Would also be a great window into studying Montaigne a bit deeper. Watch this space!
"I only know a single author that I can rank with Schopenhauer, or even above him, in the matter of honesty; and that is Montaigne. The joy of living on this earth is increased by the existence of such a man. The effect on myself, at any rate, since my first acquaintance with that strong and masterful spirit, has been, that I can say of him as he of Plutarch—"As soon as I open him, I seem to grow a pair of wings." If I had the task of making myself at home on the earth, I would choose him as my companion."
From "Schopenhauer as Educator"
They both said YES! to life (even to gallstones and migraines ;))
If you're still taking recommendations, there's also a bit of "twin soul" vibes between Nietzsche and Heraclitus (paraphrased: "to think I had such a great forebear"). Don't know how deep that rabbit hole goes in Nietzsche's actual readings but philosophically I think there's a lot.
Thanks!
Do Nietzsche and Montaigne next :))
Dang that's a great recommendation. Never would have crossed my mind but now you mention it Nietzsche does have a peculiar penchant for Montaigne. Would also be a great window into studying Montaigne a bit deeper. Watch this space!
"I only know a single author that I can rank with Schopenhauer, or even above him, in the matter of honesty; and that is Montaigne. The joy of living on this earth is increased by the existence of such a man. The effect on myself, at any rate, since my first acquaintance with that strong and masterful spirit, has been, that I can say of him as he of Plutarch—"As soon as I open him, I seem to grow a pair of wings." If I had the task of making myself at home on the earth, I would choose him as my companion."
From "Schopenhauer as Educator"
They both said YES! to life (even to gallstones and migraines ;))
Wow that's a lot of love and really gels with the living philosophy worldview as well thank you for the recommendation and the great start!
If you're still taking recommendations, there's also a bit of "twin soul" vibes between Nietzsche and Heraclitus (paraphrased: "to think I had such a great forebear"). Don't know how deep that rabbit hole goes in Nietzsche's actual readings but philosophically I think there's a lot.