George Santayana
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.
The Sense of Beauty: Being the Outlines of Aesthetic Theory
Explore the deeper meaning of beauty, discovering how it shapes our emotions and understanding of the world around us.
By George Santayana
Character and Opinion in the United States With Reminiscences of William James and Josiah Royce and Academic Life in America
Step into a philosophical time capsule and discover the intricate connection between a nation's identity, its beliefs, and the brilliant minds that molded its intellectual landscape.
By George Santayana
Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion
Journey into a past era where faith and reason clash, creating moral chaos as society grapples with emerging modern ideals.
By George Santayana
The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress
Uncover a journey through the history of human thought that captures logic and reason as the main reason for moral and aesthetic values.
By George Santayana
Soliloquies in England, and Later Soliloquies
Amidst war's chaos, a lone thinker finds solace and explores profound questions about humanity within England's landscapes and culture.
By George Santayana
Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe
Explore the hidden philosophical depths within the verses of three iconic poets, each embodying a distinct worldview that shaped their era.
By George Santayana
A Hermit of Carmel, and Other Poems
In a world of spiritual quests and inner battles, a solitary hermit and a repentant knight cross paths, igniting profound conversations about love, faith, and the essence of humanity.
By George Santayana
Poems
Through thoughtful verses, a poet grapples with love, mortality, and the search for truth, inviting readers to ponder life's profound mysteries.
By George Santayana
Egotism in German Philosophy
A deep dive into German thought reveals a world where prioritizing the self can distort our view of reality, duty, and morality.
By George Santayana
Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays
Explore philosophy where the reader will discover arguments about knowledge, morality, and the groundbreaking ideas of thinkers who shaped the world.
By George Santayana
Interpretations of Poetry and Religion
Discover how poetry and religion, though different in practice, both use imagination to express our deepest ideals and connect us to the world.
By George Santayana