Character and Opinion in the United States: With Reminiscences of William James and Josiah Royce and Academic Life in America

Published in 1920, 'Character and Opinion in the United States' by George Santayana is a philosophical treatise examining American character and societal opinions from a detached observer's perspective. The work reflects on the intellectual landscape of 19th-century America, particularly focusing on figures like William James and Josiah Royce. Santayana critiques the influences of European traditions on American thought and discusses the moral dynamics of a rapidly evolving society, offering insights into the complexities of American civilization during the post-Civil War era.