Single Idea 22144

[catalogued under 9. Objects / F. Identity among Objects / 1. Concept of Identity]

Full Idea

The Real Essential distinction says if A and B are not of the same natural kind, then they are essentially distinct. This is the highest degree of distinction.

Gist of Idea

Real Essential distinction: A and B are of different natural kinds

Source

report of Francisco Suárez (Disputationes metaphysicae [1597], Bk VII) by Stephen Boulter - Why Medieval Philosophy Matters 4

Book Reference

Boulter,Stephen: 'Why Medieval Philosophy Matters' [Bloomsbury 2019], p.97


A Reaction

Boulter says Peter is essentially distinct from a cabbage, because neither has the nature of the other.