The Ethics of Detachment in Santayana's Philosophy

By Michael Brodrick

Book Overview

Knowing that we are finite, how can we live to the fullest? Philosopher George Santayana suggested 'spirituality' enables us to enjoy what we have. This book clarifies and extends Santayana's account of spirituality, while suggesting how the detachment of spirituality can relieve human suffering, enrich our lives, and make us better human beings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137472472
• ISBN13: 9781137472472
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"