Life of Reason volume 2

The Life of Reason, published in five volumes from 1905 to 1906 by philosopher George Santayana, explores the phases of human progress through reason. Volume 2 focuses on 'Reason in Society' and examines the interplay between individual rationality and social structures. This work is notable for its poetic style and comprehensive expression of Santayana's moral philosophy, influenced by Democritus and Aristotle. The phrase 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it' exemplifies its enduring impact on philosophical thought.