"The Sense of Beauty: Being the Outlines of Aesthetic Theory" by George Santayana is a philosophical exploration of beauty and how we experience it. The book examines the connection between beauty, happiness, and what we find valuable, presenting beauty as a core quality that sparks positive feelings, going beyond just pleasing our senses. Starting with the author explaining he based the book on college lectures, Santayana focuses on a realistic way to understand what makes things beautiful. Recognizing how important aesthetic experience is to humans, the book argues that beauty is more than just personal taste; it is a key part of human life that connects with our feelings and experiences. This setup leads to a deeper look at the different ways beauty shows itself, considering its philosophical meanings, emotional roots, and all the things that influence how we see beauty in the world.
The Sense of Beauty: Being the Outlines of Aesthetic Theory
By George Santayana
Explore the deeper meaning of beauty, discovering how it shapes our emotions and understanding of the world around us.
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About the AuthorGeorge Santayana was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Born in Spain, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States from the age of eight and identified as an American, yet always retained a valid Spanish passport. At the age of 48, he left his academic position at Harvard University and permanently returned to Europe; his last will was to be buried in the Spanish Pantheon in the Campo di Verano, Rome.
George Santayana was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Born in Spain, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States from the age of eight and identified as an American, yet always retained a valid Spanish passport. At the age of 48, he left his academic position at Harvard University and permanently returned to Europe; his last will was to be buried in the Spanish Pantheon in the Campo di Verano, Rome.
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