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Antonio Rosmini 1797 – 1855

Antonio Rosmini (1797 – 1855) was an Italian philosopher of the Modern era, associated with Christian Philosophy and Continental Philosophy.

Antonio Rosmini-Serbati was an Italian Catholic priest, philosopher, and the founder of the Institute of Charity. His many works, including the New Essay on the Origin of Ideas, Anthropology in Service of Moral Science, Philosophy of Politics, and the late Theosophy, developed an original metaphysics of being centered on the universal idea of being as the first object of every act of the human intellect, and a personalist political philosophy in which the dignity of the person is the foundation of right. After ecclesiastical condemnations during his lifetime that were later reversed, he was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2007.

Key facts

Nationality
Italian
Era
Modern
Movements
Christian Philosophy, Continental Philosophy

Selected quotes

  • Attributed to Antonio Rosmini:

    “Being is the first object of every act of the intellect.”

  • Attributed to Antonio Rosmini:

    “The notion of being is universal, immutable, and necessary.”

  • Attributed to Antonio Rosmini:

    “Charity is the form of all the virtues.”

  • Attributed to Antonio Rosmini:

    “The person is the bearer of an inviolable dignity.”

  • Attributed to Antonio Rosmini:

    “Society exists for the perfection of persons, not the reverse.”

Frequently asked about Antonio Rosmini

When did Antonio Rosmini live?
Antonio Rosmini was born in 1797 and died in 1855.
Where was Antonio Rosmini from?
Antonio Rosmini was an Italian philosopher of the Modern era.
What philosophical movements is Antonio Rosmini associated with?
Antonio Rosmini was associated with Christian Philosophy and Continental Philosophy.
What was Antonio Rosmini known for?
Antonio Rosmini-Serbati was an Italian Catholic priest, philosopher, and the founder of the Institute of Charity.
How many quotes are attributed to Antonio Rosmini?
There are 5 attributed quotations from Antonio Rosmini in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.