nominalism

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History
Ancient Greek philosophy
Medieval philosophy
Modern and contemporary philosophy
Indian philosophy
The problem of universals
Varieties
Mathematical nominalism
Criticisms
Historical origins of the term
Nominalist reconstructions in mathematics
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Notes
References and further reading
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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 denies the existence of abstract objects as such—objects that do not exist in space and time.