George Santayana

Broschiertes Buch

Interpretations Of Poetry And Religion

Beschreibung

This antiquarian volume contains George Santayana's 1900 treatise, "Interpretations of Poetry and Religion". It presents his idea that 'poetry is called religion when it intervenes in life - and religion, when it merely supervenes upon life, is seen to be nothing but poetry.' This claim and the ideas that thereby espoused added considerably to the debate concerning science and religion that was prominent at the turn of the century. Santayana's thought continues to have a very real influence on current discussions pertaining to the nature of religion. This text is highly recommended for those with an interest in the relationship between science and religion, and it will be of considerable appeal to fans and collectors of Santayana's seminal work. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Autor

George Santayana, born Jorge Agust n Nicol s Ruiz de Santayana y Borr s on December 16, 1863, was a Spanish-American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist. Raised in the United States from the age of eight, Santayana identified as American but always maintained his Spanish citizenship. He left his position as a professor at Harvard University at the age of 48 and spent the rest of his life in Europe. Santayana is best known for his philosophical aphorisms, such as "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" and "Only the dead have seen the end of war." He defined beauty as "Pleasure objectified," highlighting his interest in aesthetic experience. Although an atheist, Santayana retained a deep respect for the Catholic culture and values of his Spanish upbringing. His work covered a wide range of intellectual topics, blending philosophy with literary expression. Santayana passed away on September 26, 1952, in Rome, where he was buried in the Spanish Pantheon in the Campo di Verano.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Laing Press
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781406716412
• ISBN-10: 1406716413
• Artikelnr.: 23135516