Author : Miguel Grosso
Publisher : Independently Published
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Book Synopsis Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics VI by : Miguel Grosso
Download or read book Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics VI written by Miguel Grosso and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I present the sixth volume of the Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics. On this occasion, I deal with the topic of Essence and Existence. The distinguishing feature of Aquinas' metaphysics, as compared to Aristotle's, lies precisely in the approach and resolution of this matter. Whereas Aristotle relied on substance (ousia) to explain being, St. Thomas relies on the act of existing (esse) which, in composition with essence (essentia), gives the entity the fullness of being: existence. This thesis is controversial even within Thomism. The eminent French philosopher Etienne Gilson played a decisive role in teaching this doctrine. His contributions have made it possible to rediscover the Angelic Doctor's thought, generating a legitimate advance faithful to the Thomistic tradition. The topics are divided into 12 chapters preceded by an Introduction, as follows: 1-De ente et essentia. 2-Essence and existence in Aristotle. 3-Islamic philosophy. 4-Thomistic essence: definition. 5-Thomistic essence in compound substances. 6-Thomistic essence in simple substances. 7-The two modes of the essence in simple substances. 8-Essence in accidents. 9-Thomistic act of existing (actus essendi): definition. 10-The real distinction essence-existence. 11-The form and the actus essendi. 12-God. I add at the end an Epilogue and corresponding Notes. References to recognized authors are numerous, as always.