Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy

Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy is a philosophical work written by George Santayana, an American philosopher and essayist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various philosophical ideas and movements that emerged in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Santayana examines the works of some of the most influential thinkers of the time, including Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche, and provides his own insights and critiques of their ideas. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Santayana's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy. Overall, Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy is an important work that provides a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical developments of the modern era.This work contains five essays on modern philosophy entitled: Locke 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. 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.