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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects..
Blumenberg's thesis, which has since been reiterated by a number of philosophers and historians, is that nominalism, as it became widespread in Protestant theology, led to the Enlightenment, disenchantment, and the scientific revolution.
Use nominalism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Nominalism means (philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include realism.
Blumenberg's thesis, which has since been reiterated by a number of philosophers and historians, is that nominalism, as it became widespread in Protestant theology, led to the Enlightenment, disenchantment, and the scientific revolution.
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