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Jaime Luciano Balmes' 'Fundamental Philosophy' is a groundbreaking work that delves into essential philosophical concepts with a clear and concise style. Published in 1856, this influential text explores the relationship between faith and reason, touching on topics such as metaphysics, ethics, and theology. Balmes approaches these subjects with a logical and systematic approach, making complex ideas accessible to readers of all backgrounds. His writing reflects the intellectual climate of 19th-century Spain, where philosophical inquiry was intertwined with religious thought and political upheaval. Jaime Luciano Balmes, a Spanish Catholic philosopher and theologian, was deeply concerned with the intersection of faith and reason in a rapidly changing world. As a respected scholar and educator, Balmes' own experiences informed his perspective on the importance of grounding philosophical inquiries in a solid foundation of belief. 'Fundamental Philosophy' stands as a testament to his dedication to addressing the fundamental questions of existence with clarity and rigor. I highly recommend 'Fundamental Philosophy' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of faith and reason in philosophical discourse. Balmes' insightful analysis and thought-provoking ideas make this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and the human experience.
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
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Table of contents
1The Critique of Pure Reason
2Volume 1
3BOOK FIRST.
4CHAPTER I. IMPORTANCE AND UTILITY OF THE QUESTION OF CERTAINTY.
5CHAPTER II. TRUE STATE OF THE QUESTION.
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6CHAPTER III. CERTAINTY OF THE HUMAN RACE, AND PHILOSOPHICAL CERTAINTY.
7CHAPTER IV. EXISTENCE OF TRANSCENDENTAL SCIENCE IN THE ABSOLUTE INTELLECTUAL ORDER.
8CHAPTER V. TRANSCENDENTAL SCIENCE IN THE HUMAN INTELLECTUAL ORDER CANNOT EMANATE FROM THE SENSES.
9CHAPTER VI. TRANSCENDENTAL SCIENCE.—INSUFFICIENCY OF REAL TRUTHS.
10CHAPTER VII. THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE ME CANNOT PRODUCE TRANSCENDENTAL SCIENCE.
11CHAPTER VIII. UNIVERSAL IDENTITY.
12CHAPTER IX. UNIVERSAL IDENTITY—CONTINUED.
13CHAPTER X. PROBLEM OF REPRESENTATION: MONADS OF LEIBNITZ.
14CHAPTER XI. PROBLEM OF REPRESENTATION EXAMINED.
15CHAPTER XII. IMMEDIATE INTELLIGIBILITY.
16CHAPTER XIII. REPRESENTATION OF CAUSALITY AND IDEALITY.
17CHAPTER XIV. IMPOSSIBILITY OF FINDING THE FIRST PRINCIPLE IN THE IDEAL ORDER.
18CHAPTER XV. THE INDISPENSABLE CONDITION OF ALL HUMAN KNOWLEDGE.—MEANS OF PERCEIVING TRUTH.
19CHAPTER XVI. CONFUSION OF IDEAS IN DISPUTES ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE.
20CHAPTER XVII. THOUGHT AND EXISTENCE.—DESCARTES' PRINCIPLE.
21CHAPTER XVIII. THE PRINCIPLE OF DESCARTES, CONTINUED.—HIS METHOD.
22CHAPTER XIX. VALUE OF THE PRINCIPLE. I THINK: ITS—ANALYSIS.
23CHAPTER XX. TRUE SENSE OF THE PRINCIPLE OF CONTRADICTION.—KANT'S OPINION.
24CHAPTER XXI. DOES THE PRINCIPLE OF CONTRADICTION MERIT THE TITLE OF FUNDAMENTAL; AND IF SO, IN WHAT SENSE?
25CHAPTER XXII. THE PRINCIPLE OF EVIDENCE.
26CHAPTER XXIII. THE CRITERION OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
27CHAPTER XXIV. THE CRITERION OF EVIDENCE.
28CHAPTER XXV. THE OBJECTIVE VALUE OF IDEAS.
29CHAPTER XXVI. CAN ALL COGNITIONS BE REDUCED TO THE PERCEPTION OF IDENTITY?
30CHAPTER XXVII. CONTINUATION OF THE SAME SUBJECT.
31CHAPTER XXVIII. CONTINUATION OF THE SAME SUBJECT.
32CHAPTER XXIX. ARE THERE TRUE SYNTHETIC JUDGMENTS A PRIORI IN THE SENSE OF KANT?
33CHAPTER XXX. VICO'S CRITERION.
34CHAPTER XXXI. CONTINUATION OF THE SAME SUBJECT.
35CHAPTER XXXII. THE CRITERION OF COMMON SENSE.
36CHAPTER XXXIII. ERROR OF LAMENNAIS ON COMMON CONSENT.
37CHAPTER XXXIV. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION.
38BOOK SECOND. ON SENSATION.
39CHAPTER I. SENSATION IN ITSELF.
40CHAPTER II. MATTER IS INCAPABLE OF SENSATION.
41CHAPTER III. SLEEP AND WAKING.
42CHAPTER IV. RELATION OF SENSATIONS TO AN EXTERNAL WORLD.
43CHAPTER V. AN IDEALIST HYPOTHESIS.
44CHAPTER VI. IS THE EXTERNAL AND IMMEDIATE CAUSE OF SENSATIONS A FREE CAUSE?
45CHAPTER VII. ANALYSIS OF THE OBJECTIVENESS OF SENSATIONS.
46CHAPTER VIII. SENSATION OF EXTENSION.
47CHAPTER IX. OBJECTIVENESS OF THE SENSATION OF EXTENSION.
48CHAPTER X. FORCE OF TOUCH TO MAKE SENSATIONS OBJECTIVE.
49CHAPTER XI. INFERIORITY OF TOUCH COMPARED WITH OTHER SENSES.
50CHAPTER XII. CAN SIGHT ALONE GIVE US THE IDEA OF A SURFACE?
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