The Thomistic Institute

Bonaventure, Thomas Aquinas & Duns Scotus on the Real Distinction | Msgr. Wippel

Oct 5, 2018
Msgr. Wippel, a theologian, discusses medieval thinkers' interpretations of a real distinction between beings and existence. Topics include essence and existence debates influenced by Avicenna, Albert's concepts of 'conga' and 'essay,' varying viewpoints on angelic beings' essence, and Aquinas's unique view on the significance of 'esse' as the act of all acts.
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