First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and Rule of Life Part 1

Wells opens his philosophical confession by emphasizing the necessity of metaphysics and critically examining the limitations of language and logic as tools for perceiving truth. He argues that all belief must be grounded in a solid understanding of the objective world of facts, using this as a foundation for meaningful convictions. In doing so, he reflects on deeply personal themes such as God, free will, human motives, and the essence of mankind. He critiques established religion and moral systems, analyzing their conflicts with the individual's inner truths. Through this inquiry, Wells strives to construct a new and intellectually honest belief system that transcends inherited frameworks. Thus, Part One becomes a starting point that connects inquiry, belief, and existence into a unified philosophical journey.