Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. 2 (of 2)

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

By Jaime Luciano Balmes

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The author critiques sensism and Condillac's claim that all mental activity reduces to transformed sensation, arguing for distinct intellectual acts and the existence of pure ideas and intellectual intuition. He distinguishes geometrical and non-geometrical ideas, examines the role of sensible intuition versus discursive cognition, and compares Aristotelian and Kantian accounts of the intellect. Subsequent sections develop the idea of being—its simplicity, negation, identity, distinction between essence and existence—and explore the origins of unity and number, the necessity in ideas, and the relation between language and general concepts, defending the reality and explanatory power of universal reason.

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.