Does existence does precede essence?

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Does existence does precede essence?

Or do I just need to stuff it? ;-)

2006-10-17 03:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by Pablito 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

Oh Bother!

Does existence precede essense?

2006-10-17 03:40:27 · update #1

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Philosophers have debated for eaons whether there is such a thing as essence at all. During the past century, probably due to Einstein's relativity, philosophy has trended toward the idea that "essence" is simply a mental construct. The trend is a subjective view of reality.

2006-10-17 03:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by lenny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If only Bob Loblaw were here, he'd tell you to stuff it.

2006-10-17 03:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My 'subjective' viewpoint would be to say yes, it does.

2006-10-17 03:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋