Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy
Five Essays

Originally published in 1933, this book contains five philosophical essays by the famous philosopher and essayist George Santayana.

George Santayana (Author)

9781107437647, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 October 2014

128 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7 cm, 0.13 kg

Originally published in 1933, this book contains five philosophical essays by the famous philosopher and essayist George Santayana. The topics cover both older philosophy, such as those of Locke, as well as philosophy's relationship to newer discoveries, such as the theory of relativity. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in twentieth-century philosophy and the writings of Santayana.

1. Locke and the frontiers of common sense
2. Fifty years of British idealism
3. Revolutions in science
4. A long way round to Nirvana
5. The prestige of the infinite.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy, from c 1900 - [HPCF]