George Santayana

George Santayana (1863-1952) was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. He was born in Madrid, Spain, and moved to the United States at a young age. Santayana taught philosophy at Harvard University for many years and became well-known for his works on a wide range of philosophical topics, including aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. Some of his most famous works include “The Life of Reason,” “Scepticism and Animal Faith,” and “The Sense of Beauty.” Santayana’s writing is characterized by his insightful observations on human nature, society, and culture, often delivered with wit and literary flair. He remains an important figure in the history of American philosophy and literature.

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