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100 1 _aSantayana, George,
_d1863-1952
245 1 0 _aSome Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-17
505 0 _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.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Michael Ciesielski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy, Modern
653 _aLocke, John, 1632-1704
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16712
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