Egotism in German Philosophy by George Santayana is a critical examination of the philosophical traditions in Germany, focusing on the works of thinkers such as Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. Santayana critiques their emphasis on subjective idealism and self-centered metaphysical constructs, which he sees as detached from practical reality and the natural world. Written with sharp insight and eloquence, the book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the cultural and intellectual forces shaping German philosophy.