Feliks Kozlowski Representative of strict Catholic philosophy Date of Birth: 22.06.1802 Country: Poland

1. Polish Catholic Philosopher: Walenty Kozłowski
2. Academic and Religious Career
3. Philosophical Contributions
4. Defense of Catholicism

Polish Catholic Philosopher: Walenty Kozłowski

Walenty Kozłowski was a prominent philosopher and theologian who adhered to a strict Catholic philosophical perspective. His ideas arose in Poland as a reaction against the influence of Hegelianism and mysticism that challenged ecclesiastical authority.

Academic and Religious Career

Kozłowski served as a lecturer and librarian at the University of Freiburg. He later entered the priesthood.

Philosophical Contributions

Kozłowski's writings focused on defending the principles of Catholic philosophy and criticizing competing viewpoints. His notable works include:

"Poc?tki filozofii chreze?cija?ski?j w??cznie z krytyk?, filozof?i B. F. Trentowskiego" (2 volumes, Poznań, 1845)

"Uwagi krytyczne nad Chowann? czyli systemem pedagogiki narodowej" (Poznań, 1844)

"Ksi?dz J?zef Bogobojski czyli moc religii chreze?cija?ski?j w umej?tno?ci i ?yciu" (2 volumes, Gniezno, 1846–1848)

"Stosunek ko?cio?a rzymsko-katolickiego do nowo powstaj?cych sekt religijnych" (Poznań, 1845)

"Stosunek wiary umys?ow?j do wiary objawlon?j" (Relationship between Rational and Revealed Faith)

Defense of Catholicism

In his writings, Kozłowski argued that the Roman Catholic Church held the only true and authentic religious authority. He criticized the rise of new religious sects and emphasized the significance of faith in the Catholic tradition. Kozłowski's work was instrumental in preserving and promoting Catholic philosophy in Poland during the 19th century.