The Wisdom of George Santayana

by Philosophical Library (Editor)

Overview

 

A survey of the influential—and prolific—modern philosopher In dozens of books, magazine articles, and essays, George Santayana infused his philosophy with exquisite language, wit, and subtle humor, prompting one authority to state that he “writes philosophy more beautifully than any other thinker since Plato.” The Wisdom of George Santayana makes accessible both his ideas and his oft-quoted aphorisms on a variety of subjects including naturalism, creative imagination, and spirituality without dogma. Organized by books and essays, and highlighting key words and themes, this compilation is an excellent introduction to the man and his work.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781453201565
Publisher:	Philosophical Library/Open Road
Publication date:	09/07/2010
Series:	Wisdom , #7
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	325
Sales rank:	903,770
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

 George Santayana (1863–1952) was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. A lifelong Spanish citizen, Santayana was raised and educated in the United States, wrote in English, and is considered to be a significant figure in classical philosophy. He wrote more than thirty essays, articles, and books over the span of his career.