George Santayana stands as a principal figure in Classical American Philosophy, seamlessly blending philosophy, poetry, and literary criticism. His naturalism and profound emphasis on creative imagination heralded significant intellectual shifts on both sides of the Atlantic. He explored the concept of multiple perfections before multiculturalism became a widespread issue and viewed philosophy through a literary lens long before it became a common scholarly theme. Santayana masterfully integrated Platonism with Aristotelian thought, countered idealist philosophies, and offered a sensitive account of the spiritual life without adhering to religious belief. His perspective as an outsider, shaped by his Hispanic heritage and experiences in America, provided unique insights into American life, rivaling Tocqueville in quality and importance. Beyond philosophy, his literary output is matched only by Emerson.
This book brings together two seminal works by George Santayana, one of the most significant philosophers of the twentieth century: Character and Opinion in the United States, which stands with Tocqueville's Democracy in America as one t
This collection of essays by the prominent American philosopher George Santayana includes the famous "The Birth of Reason," "The Philosophy of Travel," "Bertrand Russell's Searchlight," "Appearance and Reality," and "On the False Steps of Philosophy." Also included are essays on Hellenism, Goethe's Faust , the politics of religion, friendship, and Tom Sawyer as a latterday Don Quixote.
This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can often download a free scanned copy of the original work from the publisher. The 1905 edition is not indexed and lacks illustrations. Love serves as a prelude to life, an overture hinting at the themes to come, yet it remains merely a symbol and a promise. As time progresses, passion evolves into possession, courtship into partnership, and pleasure into habit. The arrival of a child, both a mystery and a plaything, illustrates the consequences of our choices, binding us to a path we cannot escape. We realize that our indulgences create a net of obligations, shaping our destiny. Life, once seemingly infinite in possibilities, becomes confined to a singular career. We learn that in moral pursuits, infinity is an illusion, and to achieve anything definitive requires renouncing other options. The family stands as a masterpiece of nature, harmonizing instincts where each member supports one another. The husband protects the wife, while she serves him; the weaker partner gains authority and safety, and the more carefree finds a supportive home. Parents impart experience and memory to their children, who in turn offer their parents a sense of immortality. The extended childhood of humans necessitates the transmission of acquired knowledge, allowing instincts and habits to develop postnatally under the influence of their environment.
Valued by scholars for its significance to literature, this book is presented in its original print format, preserving its historical authenticity. The intentional inclusion of marks and annotations enhances its educational value, ensuring that future generations can appreciate its true nature and content.
Exploring key themes in modern philosophy, this collection of five essays delves into significant ideas that have shaped human thought. Recognizing its historical importance, Alpha Editions has republished the work in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through meticulous reformatting and retyping. This effort aims to preserve the insights of these essays for both current and future generations, making them accessible in a contemporary presentation.
US-amerikanischer Autor (1863-1952). - In der Geschichte eines von der puritanischen Tradition geprägten amerikanischen Idealisten spiegelt sich die Lebensproblematik des Autors, eines in Harvard lehrenden Philosophen . Ein Entwicklungsroman, der zu den großen des Jahrhunderts gehört
La edición incluye, junto a las secciones habituales, dos apéndices que recogen textos complementarios de Santayana, y también una de las primeras reacciones contra su interpretacióndel pensamiento alemán. En su respuesta, Santayana descubre la conexión entre El egotismo y su obra más técnica: Escepticismo y fe animal.
