There will be two markets for this one volume edition of Santayana's four great books, the realms of Matter, Essence, Truth, and Spirit. Those who read and enjoyed or longed to own the set, and those to whom you will introduce Santayana through thin inexpensive and fascinating volume. In beautifully phrased, cleverly executed prose, here is profound philosophy simply expressed so that laymen may understand and profit by it. In the introduction especially written for this edition you will find the author saying that "philosophical innocence" will help the reader understand this book, in which he analyzes many of the conflicts of mind and spirit. An important book, for long term study and sale.