“The arts must study their occasions; they must stand modestly aside until they can slip in fitly into the interstices of life.”
Book:The Sense of Beauty
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Sense of Beauty
This work delves into the nature of beauty, examining its various interpretations and the philosophical underpinnings of aesthetic judgment. 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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