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050 4 _aB
100 1 _aBalmes, Jaime Luciano,
_d1810-1848
245 1 3 _aEl Criterio
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-22
508 _aProduced by PM Spanish, Héctor Cancela and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"El Criterio" by Jaime Luciano Balmes is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the nature of truth, the importance of sound reasoning, and the process of thinking well to achieve a deeper understanding of reality. Balmes emphasizes the pursuit of truth as a crucial endeavor, not just for philosophers, but for people engaged in various professions and everyday life. The opening of "El Criterio" introduces key concepts regarding the nature of thinking and truth. Balmes begins by asserting that to think well is to seek and understand the truth—reality as it truly exists—versus falling into error. The text outlines different ways of acquiring knowledge, noting that simply recognizing facts isn't enough; one must strive for a complete and accurate perception of reality. Balmes illustrates the need for undistracted attention in cognitive processes and discusses the common pitfalls leading to mistaken beliefs or judgments. This sets a groundwork for his argument that proper thought is vital in all aspects of life, fostering a climate where clarity and accuracy are paramount in understanding and judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28929
999 _c69786
_d69786