The Sense of Beauty

by George Santayana

Overview

George Santayana, poet, philosopher, and literary and cultural critic, was one of the key figures in classical western philosophy. He was a man before his time . . . before the popularization of naturalism, multiculturalism, philosophy as literature, and spirituality without being a religious believer. "The Sense of Beauty" is a primary source for the study of aesthetics. Critics have described it as a milestone in aesthetic theory. Santayana's writings are thematically full of the relationships between literature, art, religion, and philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596050181
Publisher:	Cosimo Classics
Publication date:	06/14/2004
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

George Santayana (1863-1952) was a professor of philosophy at Harvard University. Expressing a theme that remained a lifelong characteristic, he explains why he gave up -academic lumber- and went into retirement. The pursuit of pure philosophy became his revolt against intellectual dissolution and anarchy. His writings were substantial, including a five-volume work, The Life of Reason, and a four-volume work, Realms of Being.

Table of Contents

Part I. The Nature of Beauty, Part II. The Materials of Beauty, Part III. Form, Part IV. Expression.