George Santayana s'impose comme une figure majeure de la philosophie classique américaine, alliant magistralement philosophie, poésie et critique littéraire. Son naturalisme et sa profonde insistance sur l'imagination créatrice ont annoncé d'importants tournants intellectuels des deux côtés de l'Atlantique. Il a exploré le concept de multiples perfections avant que le multiculturalisme ne devienne un sujet répandu et a conçu la philosophie à travers une lentille littéraire bien avant qu'elle ne devienne un thème académique courant. Santayana a intégré avec brio le platonisme à la pensée aristotélicienne, a contré les philosophies idéalistes et a offert une description sensible de la vie spirituelle sans adhérer à des croyances religieuses. Sa perspective d'outsider, façonnée par son héritage hispanique et ses expériences en Amérique, a fourni des aperçus uniques sur la vie américaine, rivalisant avec Tocqueville en qualité et en importance. Au-delà de la philosophie, sa production littéraire n'a d'égal que celle d'Emerson.
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.
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 have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II THE FAMILY Thefamii Love is but a prelude to life, an arises sponta- overture in which the theme of the neousiy. impending work is exquisitely hinted at, but which remains nevertheless only a symbol and a promise. What is to follow, if all goes well, begins presently to appear. Passion settles down into possession, courtship into partnership, pleasure into habit. A child, half mystery and half plaything, comes to show us what we have done and to make its consequences perpetual. We see that by indulging our inclinations we have woven about us a net from which we cannot escape: our choices, bearing fruit, begin to manifest our destiny. That life which once seemed to spread out infinitely before us is narrowed to one mortal career. We learn that in morals the infinite is a chimera, and that in accomplishing anything definite a man renounces everything else. He sails henceforth for one point of the compass. The family is one of nature's mas It harmonises J natural inter- terpieces. It would be hard to conest8- ceive a system of instincts more nicely adjusted, where the constituents should represent or support one another better. The husband has an interest in protecting the wife, she in serving the husband. The weaker gains in authority and safety, the wilder and more unconcerned finds a help-mate at home to take thought for his daily necessities. Parents lend children their experience and a vicarious memory; children endow their parents with a vicarious immortality. The long childhood in the human educated goes raee nas made it possible and needful with immatur- to transmit acquired experience: possible, because the child's brain, being immature, allows instincts and habits to be formed after birth, under the influence of that...
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 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.
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.
