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In metaphysics, nominalism is the view that universals and abstract objects do not actually exist other than being merely names or labels. There are two main versions of nominalism. One denies the existence of universals—that which can be instantiated or exemplified by many particular things (e.g., strength, humanity). The other version specifically…
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| Nominalism | is a | view that universals and abstract objects do not actually exist other than being merely names or labels | 0.90 | text |
| Nominalism | is a | hypothesis that science | 0.90 | text |
| Nominalism | is a | project of replacing current scientific theories by alternatives dispensing with mathematical objects | 0.90 | text |
| John Buridan | instance of | with figures | 0.80 | text |
| William of Ockham viewed as founding figures | instance of | with figures | 0.80 | text |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Rodriguez-Pereyra | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Gonzalo | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Metaphysics | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | In Zalta | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Edward | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Stanford Encyclopedia | 0.60 | section |
| Nominalism | related to External links | Philosophy | 0.60 | section |
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