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100 1 _aSantayana, George,
_d1863-1952
245 1 0 _aCharacter and Opinion in the United States :
_bWith Reminiscences of William James and Josiah Royce and Academic Life in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-12
505 0 _aThe moral background -- The academic environment -- William James -- Josiah Royce -- Later speculations -- Materialism and idealism in American life -- English liberty in America.
508 _aLouise Davies, Ken Daniszewski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Character and Opinion in the United States" by George Santayana is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complex interplay between American character and societal opinions, as well as the intellectual environment of the time. The author, who has a background in philosophy, reflects on the nature of American thought, culture, and the moral dynamics at play in a rapidly evolving society. The opening of the text sets a reflective tone as Santayana clarifies his perspective as an observer rather than a native, emphasizing his intent to illuminate American character through a lens of appreciation and critique. He discusses the landscape of 19th-century intellectual life, specifically within New England, portraying a dichotomy between a rich, vibrant culture and a lack of genuine self-identity. As he navigates the literary and philosophical realms, he critiques the influences of past European traditions, setting the stage for a detailed examination of key philosophers like William James, and the academic environment that shaped American thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918
653 _aJames, William, 1842-1910
653 _aNational characteristics, American
653 _aRoyce, Josiah, 1855-1916
653 _aPhilosophy, American -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34654
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