The knowledge of the multiple in relation to the order of the transcendentals in Thomas Aquinas and Avicenna

Published 2023-06-21
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Keywords:

Trascendental, One, Multiple, Order

Abstract

In Avicenna’s philosophy, the transcendentality of the relationship between the one and the multiple is not clear. Unlike Thomas Aquinas, Avicenna believes that the being, the one and the multiple are extrinsic concomitant conditions of the essence. Hence the Avicennaian exclusion of a relationship of consequentiality between primary notions. It is an exclusion that in turn has the consequence of not attributing to the essence that occurs in the “composita” and in the “multa” a relevant function in reference to the multiplicity situated at the transcendental level. In any case, in relation to this subject, it is worth noting the enormous influence of the Arab philosopher on the Christian philosopher. In fact, Thomas Aquinas establishes an order among the transcendentals on assumptions that go back to Avicenna’s speculation.

 

Author Biography

Fabrizio Renzi, Universidad Católica San Pablo de Arequipa

PhD in Philosophy from the University of Siena, he has been a researcher at the Fondazione
Campostrini Study Center of Verona. He is currently a full-time professor at the
San Pablo de Arequipa Catholic University (Peru). Specialist in metaphysics and philosophy
religion, has published numerous articles in specialized magazines and three
monographs. Among his scientific publications are the following: «The
Dante's examination on the virtue of faith", in Chilean Magazine of Medieval Studies, 20
(2021), p. 34-41; Reflection on human freedom as a privileged environment for the
understanding of suarista metaphysics, in Notes for a Christian anthropology, ed.
Juan David Quiceno, Research in Humanities, Arequipa 2023, pp. 123-135

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How to Cite

Renzi, F. (2023). The knowledge of the multiple in relation to the order of the transcendentals in Thomas Aquinas and Avicenna. Revista Chilena De Estudios Medievales, (23), 91–110. Retrieved from http://revistas.ugm.cl/index.php/rcem/article/view/525

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