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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence

11198	Definition of essence makes things understandable [Aquinas]
	Full Idea: It is definition of essence that makes things understandable.
	From: Thomas Aquinas (De Ente et Essentia (Being and Essence) [1267], p.92)
	A reaction: The aim of philosophy is understanding, which is achieved by successful explanation. I totally agree with this Aristotelian view, so neatly summarised by Aquinas.