Selected Essays

The essay has played a crucial role in the development of philosophy, reason and culture. Writers from Michel de Montaigne to Virginia Woolf have practised and developed the form to present their ideas in a clear, concise, and accessible way. In many respects, the essay is the perfect form for our hectic and tumultuous times: providing compelling, transformative insights and perspectives that can be absorbed in an afternoon.

This collection contains 5 key titles published by The School of Life Press.