Abstract

CARNIEL, Flávia Rocha  and  CUNHA, Marcus Vinicius da. CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE IN MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE. Revista Teias [online]. 2022, vol.23, n.68, pp.42-54.  Epub Feb 13, 2023. ISSN 1982-0305.  https://doi.org/10.12957/teias.2022.60978.

Based on the concept of childhood developed by Philippe Ariès, this article shows that Michel de Montaigne’s statements about the education of children are typically modern, as they are based on psychological interest and moral concern. Using a methodology based on concepts of rhetoric, the article analyzes Montaigne’s essays entitled “Pedantism” and “On the education of children”, highlighting the value attributed by the author to language and communication between student and teacher. It is noteworthy that Montaigne attributes the success of teaching to the personal qualities of the teacher, whose sensitivity can be developed through contact with the arts. The conclusions suggest the need to review current educational concepts.

Keywords : montaigne; childhood; language; rhetoric.

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