“The world is so ordered that we must, in a material sense, lose everything we have and love, one thing after another, until we ourselves close our eyes.”
Quote by George Santayana
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The letters of George Santayana
This book features a comprehensive selection of letters written by George Santayana, offering insights into his philosophical thoughts, personal experiences, and intellectual exchanges with contemporaries. 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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