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Philosophy

The Problem of Universals: Nominalism vs. Realism

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The medieval debate over universals was so intense that it sometimes ended in violence, including the beating of philosopher Peter Abelard.

Why this is interesting

We all know what redness is. But where is it? Is redness a real thing that exists somewhere, or is it just a word we use to describe similar-looking objects?