“The family is an early expedient and in many ways irrational. If the race had developed a special sexless class to be nurses, pedagogues, and slaves, like the workers among ants and bees, then the family would have been unnecessary. Such a division of labor would doubtless have involved evils of its own, but it would have obviated some drags and vexations proper to the family.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Life of Reason: Or, The Phases of Human Progress
This book is a scholarly examination of the evolution of human progress, focusing on the role of reason in shaping societal advancements. It delves into the different phases of human development, analyzing the influence of reason on cultural, intellectual, and social progress. more
Author
George Santayana
George Santayana was an American philosopher, essayist, and critic renowned for his unique philosophical thoughts and profound insights into culture, art, and science. His philosophy emphasizes individualism, naturalism, and pragmatism, and his works have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy and culture. more
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