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1 دانشجوی دکتری فلسفه دانشگاه علامه طباطبایی
2 گروه فلسفه، دانشکده ادبیات فارسی و زبانهای خارجی، دانشگاه علامه طباطبایی، تهران، ایران
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Although the prevailing interpretation of Aristotle’s theory posits the identity of existence (being) and essence, the opposing view—the distinction or separation of essence and existence—is also evident in Aristotle’s texts. Aristotle argues that in material beings, existence is distinct from essence. Thus, he acknowledges both separation and identity. These seemingly contradictory claims can be reconciled in various ways. For instance, the subjects of these propositions may be differentiated. However, the theory of the correlation of existence and essence, derived from Aristotle’s works, offers a coherent synthesis of these perspectives. According to this theory, Aristotle holds that complete existence corresponds to complete essence, and contingent existence corresponds to contingent essence. The existence of an entity is neither wholly distinct from nor identical to its essence; rather, they are proportionally aligned. In this framework, the relationship between existence and the entity mirrors that between existence and essence: existence is neither separate from the entity nor identical to it. In this article, through a close analysis of Aristotle’s texts and a library-based compilation and interpretation of relevant materials, we aim to elucidate this Aristotelian theory.
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