The Unknowable: The Herbert Spencer Lecture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425461232)

The Unknowable: The Herbert Spencer Lecture is a philosophical treatise by George Santayana, exploring the idea of the unknowable and its implications for human knowledge and understanding. The book is based on a lecture series given by Santayana at Oxford University in 1922, and it is considered one of his most important works.In the book, Santayana argues that there are limits to human knowledge and that some things are inherently unknowable. He explores the nature of reality and consciousness, and questions whether it is possible to truly understand the world around us. Santayana also examines the role of language and symbolism in shaping our understanding of reality, and the limitations of scientific inquiry in uncovering the mysteries of the universe.Throughout the book, Santayana draws on the works of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as his own ideas on the nature of reality and human consciousness. He presents a complex and nuanced argument that challenges readers to question their assumptions about the limits of human knowledge and the nature of reality itself.Overall, The Unknowable is a thought-provoking and challenging work of philosophy that will appeal to anyone interested in questions of knowledge, reality, and the limits of human understanding.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oxford Lectures on Philosophy 1910 to 1923, by George Santayana. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162656.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Santayana
ISBN-10: 1425461239
ISBN-13: 9781425461232
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d