Project Gutenberg 2005-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 227 Santayana, George 1863 1952 Santayana, Jorge Santayana, Georgius Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays 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. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Michael Ciesielski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy: Five Essays" by George Santayana is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. This compilation delves into fundamental philosophical themes, reflecting on the works of philosophers such as John Locke, the evolution of British idealism, and contemporary scientific revolutions. The essays examine the intersections of psychology, morality, and the nature of knowledge, showcasing Santayana's insightful critique and his synthesis of historical philosophical thought with modern concerns. The opening of the work begins with an extensive analysis of John Locke, positioning him as a foundational figure in modern philosophy and psychology. Santayana paints a portrait of Locke's intellectual landscape, emphasizing his emphasis on common sense as a philosophical touchstone. The text unpacks Locke's theories of knowledge and perception, arguing that human understanding is deeply rooted in sensory experiences, while simultaneously engaging with his theological perspective. Santayana portrays Locke as a philosopher who embodies the tensions between reason and faith, making a case for the enduring relevance of Locke’s ideas in contemporary philosophical discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Philosophy, Modern Locke, John, 1632-1704 B Text Philosophy Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 183555 2025-07-07T08:15:54.622300 text/html 182139 2020-12-12T13:51:58 text/html 167266 2025-07-07T08:16:01.019267 application/epub+zip 167204 2025-07-07T08:15:57.901295 application/epub+zip 129902 2025-07-07T08:15:56.711324 application/epub+zip 378579 2025-07-07T08:16:03.312280 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358751 2025-07-07T08:16:00.211273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270585 2022-09-08T07:05:32.937840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167278 2025-07-07T08:15:54.308290 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167146 2020-12-12T13:51:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167137 2020-12-12T13:51:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21353 2025-07-07T08:16:03.432248 application/rdf+xml 22233 2025-07-07T08:15:57.202292 image/jpeg 4642 2025-07-07T08:15:56.957277 image/jpeg 63838 2020-12-12T13:51:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 68056 2020-12-12T13:51:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 63812 2020-12-12T13:51:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 160142 2025-07-07T08:15:54.637303 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia