Reason in Art
Narrated by Bernard Mayes
- Released
- September 11, 2012
- Length
- 6 hrs 43 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
In Reason in Art, Santayana investigates the social and psychological roots of art, analyzing its moral and ideal purposes as well as its moments of superficiality. He explores the unique qualities of different art forms such as music, speech, poetry, and prose, framing art as integral to the human experience. The philosopher ultimately views art as a means of preparing the world and the soul for greater understanding and mastery.
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