“When all beliefs are challenged together, the just and necessary ones have a chance to step forward and re-establish themselves alone.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Life of Reason: Human Understanding
This book delves into the intricacies of human thought and reasoning, offering a detailed analysis of the cognitive processes that underpin human understanding. 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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