The Life of Reason: Or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Art is a philosophical work written by George Santayana. It is a part of his larger series titled The Life of Reason, which explores the relationship between reason and human progress. In this particular book, Santayana examines the role of reason in the creation and appreciation of art. He argues that art is a product of reason, and that it can be used as a means of understanding and expressing human experience. Santayana explores various forms of art, including poetry, music, and painting, and discusses how they relate to different aspects of human experience. He also examines the relationship between art and morality, and how art can be used to promote ethical values. Overall, The Life of Reason: Or The Phases of Human Progress: Reason in Art is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of reason in the creation and appreciation of art, and its place in human progress.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.