Essence in Kripke and Aristotle: Essence as Classification or Essence as Explanation?

Christopher Martin

Essence in Kripke and Aristotle: Essence as Classification or Essence as Explanation?

Authors

Christopher Martin Center for Thomistic Studies, University of St. Thomas

Keywords:

Kripke, Aristotle, Essence, Explanation, Classification

Abstract

The classificatory Kripkean notion of essence is narrowed down until it matches an explanatory Aristotelian notion of essence. The difference between classificatory and explanatory notions of essence is clarified, and each step of the narrowing process is justified on grounds related to the philosophy of science.

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Published

01-03-2016

How to Cite

Martin, Christopher. “Essence in Kripke and Aristotle: Essence As Classification or Essence As Explanation?”. Acta Philosophica 25, no. 1 (March 1, 2016): 31–44. Accessed December 3, 2024. https://www.actaphilosophica.it/article/view/2826.