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    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.

    George Santayana
    The Unknowable: The Herbert Spencer Lecture Delivered at Oxford, 24 October, 1923
    The Last Puritan
    Interpretations of Poetry and Religion
    The Letters of George Santayana, Book Four, 1928-1932, Volume 5: The Works of George Santayana, Volume V
    The Letters of George Santayana, Book Seven, 1941-1947: The Works of George Santayana, Volume V
    The Letters of George Santayana, Book Five, 1933-1936, Volume 5: The Works of George Santayana, Volume V