Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Name: Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Author: Jaime Luciano Balmes

By Jaime Luciano Balmes

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A systematic inquiry into the foundations of human knowledge that first examines certainty, arguing for a transcendental science that cannot be reduced to sensation and testing principles such as identity, contradiction, evidence, and consciousness while critiquing modern theories of knowledge. It then turns to sensation, probing the relation between sensations and an external world, the objectivity of spatial and tactile ideas, and whether sight or touch can furnish notions of surface, solidity, and motion. The work combines ontological and psychological perspectives, evaluates criteria like common sense and immediate intelligibility, and outlines methods by which the mind perceives and validates truth.

About the Author

Jaime Luciano Balmes

Jaime Luciano Balmes was a Spanish philosopher, theologian, and writer, known for his significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and religious thought in the 19th century. His most notable work, "Fundamental Philosophy," is a comprehensive exploration of philosophical principles and their implications for human understanding. Balmes also engaged in the discourse between Protestantism and Catholicism, examining their effects on European civilization in works such as "Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe." His writings reflect a deep commitment to rational inquiry and the interplay of faith and reason, making him an important figure in the intellectual landscape of his time.