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The article examines the closely related question about the relationship between being as being and divine being in relation to the metaphysics of medieval philosopher Thomas Aquinas. It explains the argument raised by Aquinas that the purpose of metaphysics does not presuppose prior knowledge of God's existence, but its subject is being as being. It also analyzes the denial made by Aquinas that God falls under the notion of being.

The article focuses on the logical works and philosophy of Peter Abelard. Philosophical obscurity and unpublished works were the reasons why Peter Abelard, as well as his works, did not receive the proper recognition it deserved compared to his contemporaries. It suggests critical reading and careful commentary towards Abelard's works.

The article stresses the main lines of theologian and philosopher Thomas Aquinas's philosophy on the nature of the body-soul union. His writings and thought have become familiar to those acquainted with medieval philosophy, as well as to many others interested in the wide range of problems he dealt with. Aquinas believed that every human being has a soul, but a proper understanding of his concept of "soul" (anima) presupposes some familiarity with the medieval concept of anima rationalis. The soul was considered the core of the human identity and, detached from the body to which it is intrinsically united, it cannot be seen, tasted or felt by means of the senses.

This paper deals with the problem of authenticity of medieval philosophy. ft does not consider any particular philosophical ideas of the Middle Ages, but rather questions modern interpretations and modern view of medieval philosophy. ft particularly discusses the definition of philosophy, which today, from the positivist perspective, deprives philosophy of metaphysical topics. Mystical and metaphysical themes by and large permeate medieval philosophy; that's why the credibility of this philosophy is often questioned. However, positivist definitions question many other, undoubted/v confirmed philosophical systems, not limited to the Middle Ages. This paper therefore starts with the widest possible definition of philosophy, that of love of wisdom. Medieval philosophy represents a specific form of philosophizing, although, from the modern perspective, its role boils down to serving religion. However, the history of philosophy confirms that philosophy has never been in any other service but that of the truth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]