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Universals: Universals are expressions for what objects can have in common, such as a particular color. Examples of universals are redness, roundness, value. The ontological status of universals as something independent of thought - that is, their existence - is controversial. What is undisputed is that we form terms to generalize and use them successfully. See also General terms, Generality, Generalization, Ontology, Existence, Conceptual realism, Realism, Ideas, Methexis, Sortals, Conceptualism, Nominalism._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Armstrong, David M. | Universals | Armstrong | |
Bigelow, John | Universals | Bigelow | |
Brandom, Robert | Universals | Brandom | |
Cavell, Stanley | Universals | Cavell | |
Chisholm, Roderick | Universals | Chisholm | |
Chomsky, Noam | Universals | Chomsky | |
Deacon, Terrence W. | Universals | Deacon | |
Forrest, Peter | Universals | Forrest | |
Kripke, Saul A. | Universals | Kripke | |
Lewis, David K. | Universals | Lewis | |
Martin, Charles B. | Universals | Martin | |
Meixner, Uwe | Universals | Meixner | |
Millikan, Ruth | Universals | Millikan | |
Place, Ullin Thomas | Universals | Place | |
Quine, W.V.O. | Universals | Quine | |
Russell, Bertrand | Universals | Russell | |
Schiffer, Stephen | Universals | Schiffer | |
Searle, John R. | Universals | Searle | |
Strawson, Peter F. | Universals | Strawson | |
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