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Episode 13 – The Distinction of Essence and Existence | Prof. Edward Feser

Aquinas 101 - Course 2: Introduction to Thomistic Philosophy

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The Difference Between Essence and Existence

To say that a thing's essence and existence are really distinct is not to say that they can exist separately. A real distinction between two things sometimes involves separability, but not always. For example, two dogs or a dog in its leg are really distinct and each might exist apart from the other.

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