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 has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.