Episode 59: Philosophical Theology Applied: Act and Potency, Existence and Essence with James Dolezal
Theology in Particular
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Exploring the Distinction between Existence and Essence
This chapter explores the critical separation between existence and essence in all entities except for God. Through examples like humanity and the dodo bird, it highlights how essence does not guarantee existence, while contrasting the implications for humans, angels, and the unique role of God as the first cause.
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