#121 John Cottingham - The Father of Modern Philosophy: René Descartes
Within Reason
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Essence vs. Existence: The Nature of God
This chapter delves into the philosophical distinction between essence and existence, using examples like chairs and unicorns to illustrate the concepts. It emphasizes God's unique position as pure actuality, asserting that existence is intrinsic to the essence of a perfect being, which influences our understanding of reality.
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