About George Santayana
George Santayana was a Spanish-American philosopher, poet, and novelist, born on December 16, 1863, in Madrid, Spain, and raised in the United States. Known for his contributions to philosophy and literature, he is famous for his aphorism, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," which encapsulates his view on the importance of history and culture. Santayana's works, blending metaphysical inquiry with poetic expression, establish him as a significant figure in American philosophy and literature until his death on September 26, 1952.
