Il presupposto trascendente del pensiero

La conoscenza immediata di Dio nella riflessione di Piero Martinetti

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of ‘transcendence’ as developed by Piero Martinetti in his major metaphysical works, providing a distinction between gnoseological and ontological transcendence. It then reveals the epistemological status of ontological transcendence as a necessary presupposition of thought. Finally, it addresses the interpretation of the traditional arguments for the existence of God as means of expressing this presupposition, also giving evidence of the relevance John Caird’s work Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion had on Martinetti.