摘要:I interpret the first part of Croce’s Estetica as an example of a general foundational argument about knowledge. I argue that Croce uses correctly this very general argumentative structure. I argue that this foundational attempt could not be read neither as a trascendental nor a reductionist attempt. I suggest that the very best way to look at it is to be found in Croce’s later works. I then conclude with some problems that arises within the foundational context. Keywords: knowledge, foundationalism, intuition, concept