The Unknowable

The Unknowable: The Herbert Spencer Lecture is a philosophical work by George Santayana, originally delivered as a lecture at the University of Oxford in 1906. The book explores the concept of the unknowable, or that which cannot be fully understood or comprehended by human beings. Santayana argues that there are limits to human knowledge and understanding, and that some things will always remain beyond our grasp. He examines the history of philosophical thought on this topic, from ancient Greek thinkers to modern thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer. Santayana also discusses the role of religion and mysticism in addressing the unknowable, and the ways in which different cultures and belief systems have grappled with this concept. The Unknowable is a thoughtful and thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the limits of human knowledge and the mysteries that continue to elude us.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.