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Santayana

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San·ta·ya·na  (snt-n, säntä-yänä), George 1863-1952.
Spanish-born American philosopher and writer primarily known for his theories of aesthetics, morality, and the spiritual life. In addition to his philosophical works, such as the four-volume Realms of Being (1927-1940), he wrote poetry and a novel, The Last Puritan (1935).

Santayana [ˌsæntɪˈænə]
n
(Biographies / Santayana, George (1863-1952) M, USnational of birth: Spanish, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher, WRITING: poet, WRITING: critic) George. 1863-1952, US philosopher, poet, and critic, born in Spain. His works include The Life of Reason (1905-06) and The Realms of Being (1927-40)


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