On the foundation of the philosophical theology of Francisco Suarez: Disputation XXVIII of Disputationes Metaphysicae

The article is the preface to Russian translation of second part Francisco Suárez’s Metaphysical Disputations, which examines successive divisions “being in general” into its different modifications varying degrees specification (“contractions”). first section Disputation XXVIII introduces primary division being God and creation, considers several synonymous formulations it, demonstrates their reference same reality. Next, two, Suárez analyzes arguments against adequacy this refutes them. In three, Spanish philosopher explores type predication creatures. He argues equivocality or univocality concept concludes that it has analogical character. varieties analogy formulated by eminent philosophers theologians past, is, proportionality proportion, external attribution, shows inadequacy explain analogia entis. own position predicated on creatures according internal he draws out characteristics analogy. as a whole an introduction natural theology, thinks integral metaphysical knowledge.