nominalism

Nominalism

Nominalism Nominalism is a philosophical theory that denies the existence of universal forms or abstract entities outside of the mind. It argues that only individual, particular things exist, and what we call “universals” (like redness, humanity, or beauty) are merely names or labels we use for convenience. Origins and Development The roots of nominalism trace […]

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Nominalism

Introduction Nominalism is a theory in philosophy that deals with the question of universals — general concepts like “beauty,” “redness,” or “humanity.” Nominalists believe that these universals are not real things that exist outside our minds. Instead, they are just names or labels we use to group things that seem similar. What Are Universals? Universals

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