Character And Opinion In The United States

""Character and Opinion in the United States"" is a non-fiction book written by George Santayana and published in 1921. The book is a collection of essays that explores the cultural and intellectual landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. The first section of the book focuses on the nature of American character and its influence on American society. Santayana examines the unique qualities that define American culture, including individualism, pragmatism, and a strong sense of national identity. He also discusses the challenges that these qualities pose to American society, including the dangers of conformity and the potential for cultural stagnation.The second section of the book is a series of reminiscences about two of Santayana's colleagues at Harvard University, William James and Josiah Royce. Santayana reflects on their contributions to American philosophy and their impact on his own intellectual development. He also provides insights into academic life in America during this time period, including the challenges faced by scholars and the role of universities in shaping intellectual discourse.Overall, ""Character and Opinion in the United States"" offers a unique perspective on American culture and intellectual life during the early 20th century. Santayana's insights and reflections provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing American society during this time period, and his discussions of James and Royce offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of American philosophy at the turn of the century.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.