Focusing on the insights of three influential poets, this volume presents a series of lectures that reflect the author's personal impressions rather than academic expertise. The discussions center on Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe, emphasizing their profound impact on the author's understanding of nature and philosophy. While lacking in scholarly depth, the work offers a heartfelt exploration of literary criticism and serves as an introductory lesson in philosophical thought, appealing to readers interested in the intersection of poetry and philosophical ideas.
George Santayana Boeken
George Santayana is een vooraanstaande figuur in de klassieke Amerikaanse filosofie, die filosofie, poëzie en literatuurkritiek meesterlijk combineert. Zijn naturalisme en diepe nadruk op creatieve verbeelding kondigden belangrijke intellectuele wendingen aan aan beide zijden van de Atlantische Oceaan. Hij onderzocht het concept van meerdere perfecties voordat multiculturalisme een wijdverbreid thema werd en zag filosofie door een literaire lens lang voordat het een gangbaar academisch onderwerp was. Santayana integreerde met verve het platonisme met het aristotelische denken, weerlegde idealistische filosofieën en bood een gevoelige beschrijving van het spirituele leven zonder zich aan religieuze overtuigingen te binden. Zijn outsiderperspectief, gevormd door zijn Spaanse erfgoed en ervaringen in Amerika, bood unieke inzichten in het Amerikaanse leven, die qua kwaliteit en belang wedijveren met die van Tocqueville. Naast de filosofie is zijn literaire productie alleen te vergelijken met die van Emerson.







The genteel tradition in American philosophy
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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.
The Life Of Reason: Reason In Society
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Little Essays Drawn From The Writings Of George Santayana
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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.
The Life of Reason or The Phases of Human Progress, critical edition, Volume 7
Reason in Science, Volume VII, Book Five
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The final installment of Santayana's philosophical exploration emphasizes the supremacy of science in understanding human life and reason. It critiques competing philosophical views while defending both physics and dialectic as essential branches of science. The author delves into the interplay between history, nature, and morality, presenting a comprehensive view of how science encompasses all reliable knowledge. This Critical Edition also serves as a valuable resource for scholars, featuring extensive notes and commentary alongside the previous volumes in the series.
Soliloquies in England, and Later Soliloquies
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The book offers a modern reformatting of a classical work, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It has been meticulously retyped and designed, providing clear and readable text without relying on scanned copies of the original. This dedication to maintaining the integrity of the work highlights its historical significance and importance in human history.
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.
