Le nominalisme
Example: Le nominalisme remet en question l'existence des universaux indépendants.
Definition
"Le nominalisme" is a philosophical doctrine that denies the existence of universal entities or abstract objects outside of the mind, asserting that only particular objects exist and that universals are merely names or labels used for convenience.
Etymology
The term "le nominalisme" derives from the Latin 'nomen,' meaning 'name.' It originated in medieval philosophy to describe the view that universals are just names without any independent reality. Did you know? The debate around "le nominalisme" shaped much of Western metaphysical thought.
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