Reason in Art: The Life of Reason
By George Santayana
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ISBN: 9781482104196
In Reason in Art, Santayana explores the social and psychological origins of art. He examines its moral and ideal functions, its lapses into tastelessness, and the distinctive character of music, speech, poetry, and prose. The Spanish-born philosopher sees art as part of the broader human context, concluding that art prepares “the world to receive the soul and the soul to master the world.”
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Summary
Summary
In Reason in Art, Santayana explores the social and psychological origins of art. He examines its moral and ideal functions, its lapses into tastelessness, and the distinctive character of music, speech, poetry, and prose. The Spanish-born philosopher sees art as part of the broader human context, concluding that art prepares “the world to receive the soul and the soul to master the world.”
Author
Author Bio: George Santayana
George Santayana (1863–1952) was a Spanish-born American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download, Digital Rental |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Philosophy |
| Runtime: | 6.72 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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