The fundamentality of existence or quiddity: a confusion between epistemology and ontology |
| |
| Authors: | Ahmad Ahmadi |
| |
| Institution: | (1) The University of Tehran, 16 Azar Street, Enghelab Ave, Tehran, Iran |
| |
| Abstract: | Regarding the exhaustive discussions of the fundamentality of existence versus the fundamentality of quiddity, it is a necessary
preliminary to examine and analyze the first documented statement of the fundamentality of existence. Following this, we must
inquire how the concept is obtained on the basis of which such a judgment could be formed. Then we must illuminate the meaning
of propositions that state only that an object is or exists (ontological propositions). Finally, by explaining the meaning
of the words “quiddity” and “existence” and comparing them, indications are found of confusion between epistemological and
ontological issues.
|
| |
| Keywords: | Concept Essence Existence Fundamentality of existence Illuminationism Lahiji Mir Damad Mulla Sadra Quiddity Sohravardi Whatness |
| 本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录！ |
|
