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Scepticism and Animal Faith

Scepticism and Animal Faith

Santayana, George

Hardcover

Philosophy

ISBN10: 1025252489
ISBN13: 9781025252483
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

In Scepticism and animal faith, acclaimed philosopher George Santayana embarks on a profound intellectual journey, laying the groundwork for his comprehensive system of thought. This seminal work meticulously explores the intricate relationship between radical doubt and our fundamental, instinctive acceptance of the world. Santayana introduces his concept of animal faith-the inherent, pre-rational trust we place in existence and experience, which underpins all our beliefs despite the furthest reaches of skepticism.

Serving as a crucial introduction to his larger philosophical framework, this volume delves into core questions of epistemology, metaphysics, and the very nature of human understanding. Santayana thoughtfully navigates the challenge of how we can construct knowledge and find meaning in a world where doubt can seemingly dismantle all certainty. Readers are invited to engage with a masterful examination of belief, consciousness, and reality, exploring the boundaries of what can be known and the essential role of intuitive conviction. Scepticism and animal faith remains a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, offering enduring insights into the human condition and the foundations of our intellectual life.

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