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Life of Reason volume 2

Life of Reason volume 2

Written by: George Santayana
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 The Life of Reason, subtitled The Phases of Human Progress, is a profound five-volume exploration of philosophy penned by Spanish-born American thinker George Santayana between 1905 and 1906. This seminal work encompasses Reason in Common Sense, Reason in Society, Reason in Religion, Reason in Art, and Reason in Science. Celebrated for its lyrical prose, it stands as the pinnacle of Santayanas ethical philosophy, influenced by the materialism of Democritus and the nuanced ethics of Aristotle, with a distinct focus on the natural evolution of ideal ends. Often regarded as one of the most beautifully crafted philosophical texts in Western literature, it includes the famous aphorism, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, located on page 284 of Reason in Common Sense. (Introduction by Wikipedia)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 025 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 3

    025 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 3
    Feb 9 2026
    The Life of Reason, subtitled The Phases of Human Progress, is a profound five-volume exploration of philosophy penned by Spanish-born American thinker George Santayana between 1905 and 1906. This seminal work encompasses Reason in Common Sense, Reason in Society, Reason in Religion, Reason in Art, and Reason in Science. Celebrated for its lyrical prose, it stands as the pinnacle of Santayanas ethical philosophy, influenced by the materialism of Democritus and the nuanced ethics of Aristotle, with a distinct focus on the natural evolution of ideal ends. Often regarded as one of the most beautifully crafted philosophical texts in Western literature, it includes the famous aphorism, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, located on page 284 of Reason in Common Sense. (Introduction by Wikipedia)
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    11 mins
  • 024 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 2

    024 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 2
    Feb 9 2026
    The Life of Reason, subtitled The Phases of Human Progress, is a profound five-volume exploration of philosophy penned by Spanish-born American thinker George Santayana between 1905 and 1906. This seminal work encompasses Reason in Common Sense, Reason in Society, Reason in Religion, Reason in Art, and Reason in Science. Celebrated for its lyrical prose, it stands as the pinnacle of Santayanas ethical philosophy, influenced by the materialism of Democritus and the nuanced ethics of Aristotle, with a distinct focus on the natural evolution of ideal ends. Often regarded as one of the most beautifully crafted philosophical texts in Western literature, it includes the famous aphorism, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, located on page 284 of Reason in Common Sense. (Introduction by Wikipedia)
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    14 mins
  • 023 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 1

    023 - Volume II Reason in Society Chapter 8 Ideal Society part 1
    Feb 9 2026
    The Life of Reason, subtitled The Phases of Human Progress, is a profound five-volume exploration of philosophy penned by Spanish-born American thinker George Santayana between 1905 and 1906. This seminal work encompasses Reason in Common Sense, Reason in Society, Reason in Religion, Reason in Art, and Reason in Science. Celebrated for its lyrical prose, it stands as the pinnacle of Santayanas ethical philosophy, influenced by the materialism of Democritus and the nuanced ethics of Aristotle, with a distinct focus on the natural evolution of ideal ends. Often regarded as one of the most beautifully crafted philosophical texts in Western literature, it includes the famous aphorism, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it, located on page 284 of Reason in Common Sense. (Introduction by Wikipedia)
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    12 mins
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