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The Life of Reason

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The Life of Reason (1905–06) is a significant philosophical work by George Santayana, a Spanish-American philosopher. This five-volume series is described as a "presumptive biography of the human intellect." Santayana posits that the life of reason involves a union of impulse and ideation, where instinct becomes reflective and enlightened. The work explores how reason guides human endeavors, distinguishing between mere impulse and reasoned action. It examines the development of human intellect and its role in shaping society and understanding the world.1

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  1. All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained - Santayana
  2. George Santayana

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