Associations to the word «Nominalism»

Wiktionary

NOMINALISM, noun. (philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

Dictionary definition

NOMINALISM, noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi