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Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Thomas Hobbes and Marga Reimer

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8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 1. Nominalism / b. Nominalism about universals

17247	The only generalities or universals are names or signs [Hobbes]
	Full Idea: Nothing is general or universal besides names or signs.
	From: Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.08.05)
	A reaction: This is the perfect motto for nominalists, among which I am inclined to include myself. Hobbes had a fabulous gift for economy of phrasing. This website is dedicated to that ideal. Reality does not contain generalities (obviously!!).