Character and Opinion in the United States by George Santayana

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Author Santayana, George, 1863-1952
Title Character and Opinion in the United States
With Reminiscences of William James and Josiah Royce and Academic Life in America
Note Reading ease score: 48.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents The moral background -- The academic environment -- William James -- Josiah Royce -- Later speculations -- Materialism and idealism in American life -- English liberty in America.
Credits Louise Davies, Ken Daniszewski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918
Subject James, William, 1842-1910
Subject National characteristics, American
Subject Royce, Josiah, 1855-1916
Subject Philosophy, American -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 34654
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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