All the world knows me in my book, and my book in me.
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Those sciences which govern the morals of mankind, such as Theology and Philosophy, make everything their concern: no activity is so private or so secret as to escape their attention or their jurisdiction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that moral sciences such as Theology and Philosophy cover all aspects of human activity, regardless of how private or secret they may seem.
Michel De Montaigne asserts that branches of knowledge like Theology and Philosophy are fundamentally concerned with all human activities, asserting their influence over even the most intimate and concealed aspects of life. This highlights the pervasive nature of moral inquiry and the extent to which these disciplines seek to understand and govern human behavior.
Themes
MoralsTheologyPhilosophyHuman ActivityJurisdiction
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on ethics in a philosophy class.
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