Universals 9780773583542

Things are particulars and their qualities are universals, but do universals have an existence that is distinct from tha

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Table of contents :
Cover
Contents
Preface and acknowledgements
1 The problem(s) of universals
2 Extreme nominalism and properties
3 Moderate nominalism and properties
4 Minimalist realism: Wolterstorff 's kinds and Armstrong's properties
5 Traditional realism: properties are abstract objects
6 Traditional realism: issues and objections
7 The individuation of particulars
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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