

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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Debates on Essence and Existence in the 13th Century
02:55 • 10min
Discussion on Albert's Distinction between 'Conga' and 'Essay'
12:25 • 3min
Exploring Essence and Essay in Medieval Philosophy
15:44 • 6min
Exploring Essence and Composition in Angelic Beings
22:03 • 15min
Analysis of the Distinction Between Essence and Existence
37:28 • 16min
Debates on the Distinction Between Essence and Existence
53:00 • 22min
Philosophical Distinctions and Significance in Boethius & Aquinas
01:14:59 • 7min