Il nominalismo
Example: Il nominalismo ha influenzato profondamente il pensiero filosofico moderno.
Definition
"Il nominalismo" is a philosophical doctrine asserting that universals or general ideas are mere names without any corresponding reality, emphasizing that only individual objects exist. It has profoundly influenced modern philosophical thought by challenging the existence of abstract entities.
Etymology
The term "il nominalismo" comes from the Latin 'nomen' meaning 'name.' It was coined to describe the view that universals are just names rather than real entities. Did you know? The debate between nominalism and realism has shaped much of medieval and modern philosophy.
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