Which of the following views of Aristotle did Aquinas disagree with?
A) Physical things are always a blend of matter plus form.
B) The essence of a thing is the same as its existence.
C) One and the same form (universal) can be in more than one physical thing (particular).
D) Change is explained in terms of four causes: the formal, the material, the efficient, and the final.

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Aquinas disagreed with Aristotle's view that the essence of a thing is the same as its existence. Aquinas believed that the essence and existence of a thing were distinct and that existence was a necessary aspect added to essence by God.

Which of the Following Views of Aristotle Did Aquinas Disagree