“Nothing can be lower or more wholly instrumental than the substance and cause of all things.”
Quote by George Santayana
Work
The Life of Reason Or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Religion, Volume VII, Book Three
This volume is part of a multi-volume series that delves into the philosophical and religious aspects of human progress, focusing on the application of reason in religious contexts. 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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