Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe
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The book "Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe" by the famous philosopher George Santayana is a study and analysis of the statements and works of three outstanding philosophical and poetic masters of different eras. The author compares the impact of their creativity on the worldview, understanding of the world and the place of man in it, showing all kinds of relevance of these ideas for modern times. Santayana reveals the depth and multifaceted thinking of Lucretius, the features of the artistic construction of Dante's "Divine Comedy" and the rational approach to human destiny in Goethe's work. This book helps to examine philosophy through the lens of poetry and poetic creativity through the lens of philosophy, inviting the reader into a unique dialogue between different forms of genius in culture.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- George Santayana
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2011-03-18
- Title
- Three Philosophical Poets: Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe
- Subject
- Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321
Didactic poetry -- History and criticism
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Lucretius Carus, Titus
PN
Philosophy in literature
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