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Comparing the lived world with the ideal world, noted American philosophical naturalist, poet, and literary critic George Santayana (1863-1952) seeks in this influential compilation of his earlier works to outline the ancient ideal of a well-ordered life, one in which reason is the organizing force that recognizes the need to allocate science, religion, art, social concerns, and practical wisdom their proper role and appropriate emphasis within the fully developed human experience.
Publisher : Prometheus; New edition (May 1, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 521 pages
ISBN-10 : 1573922102
ISBN-13 : 978-1573922104
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.31 x 8.5 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and a good foundation for learning philosophy. They appreciate the richness of meaning and interpretative accounts. However, opinions differ on readability – some find the English prose elegant and easy to read, while others consider it dense and unreadable.
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