
Why Does Aquinas Say that a Divine Person is a Subsistent Relation? | Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P.
The Thomistic Institute
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Understanding Subsistent Relations and the Ten Categories
The chapter delves into the concept of subsistent relation and its connection to the ten categories described by Aristotle, clarifying that only two categories can be accurately attributed to God. It explores the distinctions between real and logical relations, providing examples to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, Aquinas' concept of mixed relations is discussed, shedding light on how certain relationships are real while others are purely logical.
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