Character and Opinion in the United States (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | George Santayana | ISBN: | 9781411438156 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | George Santayana |
| ISBN: | 9781411438156 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
Published in 1920, this collection of essays and lectures features Santayana's impressions of American national character. He discusses topics, such as morality, academia, materialism, idealism, and liberty – as well as people, such as William James and Josiah Royce. "There is much forgetfulness," he writes in his preface, "much callow disrespect for what is past or alien; but there is a fund of vigour, goodness, and hope…”
Published in 1920, this collection of essays and lectures features Santayana's impressions of American national character. He discusses topics, such as morality, academia, materialism, idealism, and liberty – as well as people, such as William James and Josiah Royce. "There is much forgetfulness," he writes in his preface, "much callow disrespect for what is past or alien; but there is a fund of vigour, goodness, and hope…”
