| Author |
Balmes, Jaime Luciano, 1810-1848 |
| Translator |
Brownson, Henry F. (Henry Francis), 1835-1913 |
| Title |
Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. 1 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Jaime Luciano Balmes is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into foundational questions of certainty, sensation, and the nature of knowledge, engaging with various philosophical schools and figures. Balmes aims to establish a critical framework for understanding human cognition and its limits, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the existence of certainty as a prerequisite for scientific inquiry and philosophical discourse. At the start of the text, Balmes focuses on the significance of certainty as the foundation of philosophy, arguing that acknowledging our inherent capacity for certainty is essential before delving deeper into philosophical questions. He critiques historical skepticism, refuting the notion that humans can live without certainty. By examining the interplay of sensation and perception, Balmes articulates the distinction between real and ideal truths, contending that while sensations inform our experience, they do not provide a comprehensive basis for philosophical knowledge. This opening lays the groundwork for his deeper explorations of transcendental science and the relationship between consciousness and objective reality throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Philosophy, Spanish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48149 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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