
The Primary Being | Prof. Steven Long
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploration of Form and Essence in Metaphysics
This chapter delves into the complexities of the concept of form and essence, exploring the relationship between identity, potentiality, and actuality as outlined by Aristotle. The conversation touches on philosophical concepts like act, potency, and essence of entities, discussing how being can be understood in terms of act and potency. It also explores transcendental being and principles within beings, emphasizing the importance of understanding through the division of being by act and potency.
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