1. Authority of Montaignevs.Rabel
However, it is important to note that both authors do not bash authorities; rather, they only criticize the blind acceptance of such authorities. ... He uses digestion as an analogy to reflect the worthlessness of book knowledge. ... What we know as book knowledge is thus completely irrelevant for it fails to look at the greater picture. ... Throughout Gargantua and Pantagruel, Rabelais emphasizes what seems to be the theme of the book: "know yourself."" ... The Abbey at Theleme is based upon the importance of freedom of thought and free will. ...
- Word Count: 2020
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: Undergraduate