nominalist

[US]/ˈnɒmɪnəlɪst/
[UK]/ˈnɑːmɪnəlɪst/
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Translation

n.a person who advocates nominalism; the doctrine that universals or general ideas are mere names

Phrases & Collocations

nominalist theory

nominalist perspective

nominalist approach

nominalist view

nominalist position

nominalist philosophy

nominalist belief

nominalist argument

nominalist doctrine

nominalist claim

Example Sentences

the philosopher identified as a nominalist challenges the existence of abstract objects.

in his writings, he explains why he is a nominalist.

many nominalists argue that categories are just names.

the nominalist perspective emphasizes language's role in shaping reality.

as a nominalist, she believes that concepts do not exist independently.

his nominalist views often lead to debates with realists.

nominalist theories can be applied in various fields of philosophy.

the nominalist approach simplifies complex philosophical debates.

some scientists adopt a nominalist view of scientific theories.

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