Exploring Being: Aquinas and the Nature of Existence

This chapter examines the copulative theory through Aristotelian and Thomistic perspectives, focusing on the existential import of propositions and their implications. It discusses the challenges of substantive verb theory, the relationship between essence and existence, and Aquinas's unique interpretations of being. The conversation highlights the influence of historical thinkers on Aquinas's philosophy while addressing potential misconceptions that might arise from modern interpretations.