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The Letters of George Santayana
The second of eight books of the correspondence of George Santayana.
The Letters of George Santayana, Book Eight, 1948-1952
Letters from the last years of Santayana's life, written as he completed Dominations and Powers, the final volume of his autobiography, and the one-volume abridgement of his early five-part masterwork, The Life of Reason. This final volume of Santayana's letters spans the last five years of the philosopher's life. Despite the increasing infirmities of age and illness, Santayana continued to be remarkably productive during these years, working steadily until September 1952, when he died of stomach cancer, just three months short of his eighty-ninth birthday. Still living in the nursing home run by the "Blue Sisters" of the Little Company of Mary in Rome (now with such prewar luxuries as hot b...
Life Is a Journey, Not a Race
Life presents us with challenges as well as opportunities. It confronts us with obstacles as we journey on, but it also offers us various pathways and routes that we can take. Comparing our life-journey to the travels we make in life, this book is an invitation to readers to face up to those challenges and to meet them through a series of reflections called "comma-moments": the chance to "stop momentarily and mull things over," or to "create space in time" as they go about the business of living from day to day. Like commas in a sentence, which help us to read and interpret its meaning properly, a life punctuated with short reflective breaks enables us to draw out its meaning and significanc...
The Essential Santayana
Although he was born in Spain, George Santayana (1863-1952) became a uniquely American philosopher, critic, poet, and best-selling novelist. Along with his Harvard colleagues William James and Josiah Royce, he is best known as one of the founders of American pragmatism and recognized for his insights into the theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and moral philosophy. The Essential Santayana presents a selection of Santayana's most important and influential literary and philosophical work. Martin A. Coleman's critical introduction sets Santayana into the American philosophical tradition and provides context for contemporary readers, many of whom may be approaching Santayana's writings for the first time. This landmark collection reveals the intellectual and literary diversity of one of American philosophy's most lively minds.
Poems
In "Poems," George Santayana curates a collection that intricately weaves together themes of nature, philosophy, and the human experience. His lyrical verses blend vivid imagery with a reflective tone, showcasing his keen introspection and the profound influence of classical literature. The anthology invites readers into a world where the beauty of language serves as a bridge between the material and the metaphysical, embodying the sensibilities of early 20th-century American poetry while also resonating with European influences. Each poem stands as a testament to Santayana's ability to articulate the ineffable, making the familiar seem extraordinary through his masterful use of rhythm and m...
Famous Philosophers and Their Teachings Part-2
Philosophy, as a discipline, spans centuries and continents, revealing the intricate tapestry of human contemplation. Each philosopher, a distinct thread in this tapestry, contributes a unique hue to the rich narrative of our intellectual history. The lives they led, the ideas they forged, and the impact they left on societies illuminate the evolution of philosophical thought across epochs. As we delve into the lives of these luminaries, we encounter diverse cultural landscapes, historical contexts, and intellectual climates that have shaped their worldviews. From the ancient thinkers of Greece and Persia to the Enlightenment philosophers of Europe, and from the profound insights of Eastern philosophers to the groundbreaking theories of modern thinkers, this book traverses the global spectrum of philosophical wisdom.
The Letters of George Santayana: 1941-1947
The seventh and penultimate book of the letters of American philosopher George Santayana, covering the years 1941 to 1947 and including letters to such correspondents as Daniel Cory, John Hall Wheelock, Robert Lowell, and others. This penultimate volume of Santayana's letters chronicles Santayana's life during a difficult time--the war years and the immediate postwar period. The advent of World War II left Santayana isolated in Rome, and the difficulties of wartime travel across borders forced him to abandon plans to move to more agreeable locations in Switzerland or Spain. During these years, Santayana lived in a single room in a nursing home run by the Blue Sisters of the Little Company of...
Poems
Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás, known as George Santayana, was a Spanish and American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. He was the author who created many popular aphorisms, such as "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," "Only the dead have seen the end of war," and the definition of beauty as "pleasure objectified". His book of poetry is a source of clever and witty thoughts, where the earthly wisdom takes a harmonious aesthetic shape.
