[PianoMan]

Have you read Aristotle's metaphysics? Do you really think this is an accurate representation of his stance on essence?

[Hank Kerchief]

Have you read Aristotle's metaphysics?

Yes, but not recently.

Do you really think this is an accurate representation of his stance on essence?

In the sense that Aristotle believed essences have ontological existence, yes, but not in the same sense as Platonic universals.

But your question might pertain to something else. Does it?

Hank