02491cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000340011224500600014626400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250501690042350801230059252012950071553400450201065300230205565300270207885600430210599900170214816712UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aB1 aSantayana, George,d1863-195210aSome Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-170 aLocke and the frontiers of common sense -- Fifty years of British idealism -- Revolutions in science -- A long way round to Nirvana -- The prestige of the infinite.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Michael Ciesielski and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays" by George Santayana is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. This compilation delves into fundamental philosophical themes, reflecting on the works of philosophers such as John Locke, the evolution of British idealism, and contemporary scientific revolutions. The essays examine the intersections of psychology, morality, and the nature of knowledge, showcasing Santayana's insightful critique and his synthesis of historical philosophical thought with modern concerns.  The opening of the work begins with an extensive analysis of John Locke, positioning him as a foundational figure in modern philosophy and psychology. Santayana paints a portrait of Locke's intellectual landscape, emphasizing his emphasis on common sense as a philosophical touchstone. The text unpacks Locke's theories of knowledge and perception, arguing that human understanding is deeply rooted in sensory experiences, while simultaneously engaging with his theological perspective. Santayana portrays Locke as a philosopher who embodies the tensions between reason and faith, making a case for the enduring relevance of Locke’s ideas in contemporary philosophical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophy, Modern  aLocke, John, 1632-170440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16712  c58100d58100