Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Santayana, George, 1863-1952

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Winds Of Doctrine: Studies in Contemporary Opinion" by George Santayana is a philosophical critique written in the early 20th century. This work examines the intellectual atmosphere of the time, addressing the complexities and moral confusions arising from the clash between traditional beliefs and emerging modernist values. Santayana provides insights into various philosophical movements, particularly the tensions between modernism and Christianity, as well as the implications of evolving moral and social ideologies. The opening of "Winds Of Doctrine" establishes a critical exploration of the socio-cultural transitions occurring in society. Santayana articulates a sense of duality in contemporary thought-while the remnants of Christian civilization persist, a new secular, industrial, and democratic ethos emerges. He discusses the moral chaos present in individuals, the persistence of ancient ideals juxtaposed with modern rationalism, and contemplates how this dissonance affects personal and societal identities. His observations suggest a historical and philosophical synthesis, as he evaluates past and present beliefs, hinting at the intricate relationship between faith, reason, and contemporary moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The intellectual temper of the age

Modernism and Christianity

The philosophy of M. Henri Bergson

The philosophy of Mr. Bertrand Russell

Shelley: or, The poetic value of revolutionary principles

The genteel tradition in American philosophy.

Credits:

Produced by R. Cedron, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-02-16