Coincidental Being and Necessity in Aquinas

At first sight, it may appear that Aquinas's metaphysical theory allows little space for eventuality; but contingency and accidentality have an important place and reach in St. Thomas's ontology, and implies influential consequences in his theory of action.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alejandro Llano
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Panamericana 2013-11-01
Series:Tópicos
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://topicosojs.up.edu.mx/ojs/index.php/topicos/article/view/475
Description
Summary:At first sight, it may appear that Aquinas's metaphysical theory allows little space for eventuality; but contingency and accidentality have an important place and reach in St. Thomas's ontology, and implies influential consequences in his theory of action.
ISSN:0188-6649
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