Essence

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Essence is a term used in philosophy, metaphysics, and in the field of alternative medicine. In the context of alternative medicine, essence is often referred to as the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character.

Philosophical Context[edit | edit source]

In philosophy, essence is the property or set of properties that make an entity or substance what it fundamentally is, and which it has by necessity, and without which it loses its identity. The concept originates rigorously with Aristotle (although it can also be found in Plato), who used the Greek expression to ti ên einai (the what it was to be) or sometimes the shorter phrase to ti esti (the what it is) for the same idea. This phrase presented such difficulties for his Latin translators that they coined the word essentia (essence) to represent the whole expression. For Aristotle and his scholastic followers, the notion of essence is closely linked to that of definition (horismos).

Alternative Medicine Context[edit | edit source]

In the field of alternative medicine, essence is often used to describe the fundamental character or nature of a person, particularly in relation to their health and wellbeing. This can include physical characteristics, emotional states, and spiritual beliefs. Some alternative medicine practitioners believe that understanding a person's essence can help in diagnosing and treating health conditions.

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