Rabelais, accordingly, has a similar take on the importance of acquiring knowledge. ... For both Montaigne and for Rabelais, avoiding blind acceptance of authority is of utmost importance. ... In doing so, they both emphasize the importance of truth and reason before accepting authority. ... In teaching our children, Montaigne emphasizes the importance of teaching them the importance that truth and reason have. ... The Abbey at Theleme is based upon the importance of freedom of thought and free will. ...

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