“Truth is one of the realities covered in the eclectic religion of our fathers by the idea of God. Awe very properly hangs about it, since it is the immovable standard and silent witness of all our memories and assertions; and the past and the future, which in our anxious life are so differently interesting and so differently dark, are one seamless garment for the truth, shining like the sun.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
Scepticism and Animal Faith
This book delves into the philosophical concepts of skepticism and examines how animals exhibit forms of faith and belief. It explores the differences between human and animal cognition and the implications of these differences on the understanding of skepticism and faith. 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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