Giles of Rome and the Question of "Res"

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This paper discusses Giles of Rome's theorem regarding essence and existence, in particular, his choice of the work "Res". It considers the philosophical and theological climate of the time of Giles of Rome and the theories and arguments of other philosophers. The paper details Gile's argument and also gives reasons why Gile's doctrine and terminology faced the criticisms and negative reactions that it had.
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"Existence and essence and the relationship between them was an issue among many that were argued about by the thinkers of the middle ages. Giles of Rome's theorem regarding essence and existence was controversial in that many opposed to it. His choosing of the word, res, was, according to many, a mistake. However, it was not completely the cause for opposition."

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