Jaime Luciano Balmes Libros

El prólogo de la Filosofía fundamental revela el proyecto intelectual de Balmes: «No me lisonjeo de fundar una filosofía, pero me propongo examinar sus cuestiones fundamentales;por eso llamo a la obra: Filosofía fundamental. Me ha impulsado a publicarla el deseo de contribuir a que los estudios filosóficos adquieran en España mayor amplitud de la que tienen en la actualidad, y de prevenir, en cuanto alcancen mis débiles fuerzas, un grave peligro que nos amenaza, el de introducírsenos una filosofía plagada de errores trascendentales... Tamaña calamidad sólo puede precaverse con estudios sólidos y bien dirigidos;en nuestra época el mal no se contiene con la sola represión;es necesario ahogarle con la abundancia del bien. La presente obra, ¿podrá conducir a este objeto? El público lo ha de juzgar».

El pensamiento de Balmes oscila entre sus reflexiones en torno a conceptos clásicos de la teología occidental, como el bien, y las nociones científicas que aparecen a lo largo de su obra. Resulta sorprendente su voluntad de construir una teología positiva en diálogo con la ciencia más avanzada de su época.

Focusing on the contrasts between Protestantism and Catholicism, this reprint of the 1861 edition offers a detailed examination of European civilization through a religious lens. It explores the historical, cultural, and ideological differences between the two faiths, providing insights into their impact on society. The work serves as a significant resource for understanding the complexities of religious influence in European history.

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In this groundbreaking work of philosophy, Jaime Luciano Balmes explores the nature of truth and the paths we must take to arrive at it. Drawing on his vast knowledge of history and art, Balmes makes a compelling case for the importance of critical thinking and open-mindedness in the quest for truth. A must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of knowledge.

This work is a compilation of letters in which Jaime Balmes presents a rational defense of orthodox religious faith. It provides a powerful philosophical argument against the rationalistic-materialistic ideologies that had begun to emerge in nineteenth-century Europe. Balmes engages in debate with atheists, agnostics, and materialists, and provides answers to their objections to religious doctrines. This book offers a valuable resource for those seeking a better understanding of traditional religious thought and the intellectual arguments that support it.