The Realm Of Essence - George Santayana - Bog

The Realm of Essence is the first book in the Realms of Being series written by George Santayana. This philosophical work explores the concept of essence and its relationship with reality. Santayana argues that essence is a fundamental aspect of existence, and that it is essential to understanding the world around us.The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the concept of essence and explains its importance in philosophy. The second part explores the relationship between essence and reality, arguing that essence is the foundation of reality. The third part delves deeper into the nature of essence, examining its various forms and how it can be understood.Throughout the book, Santayana draws on a range of philosophical traditions, including Aristotle, Plato, and Kant. He also engages with contemporary debates in philosophy, including the debate between realism and nominalism.Overall, The Realm of Essence is a complex and challenging work that will appeal to readers interested in metaphysics, ontology, and epistemology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the nature of reality and the role of essence in our understanding of the world around us.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.