Understanding Nominalism

What does nominalism claim about the existence of universals?

• Universals are more important than particulars.

• Universals exist independently of human perception.

• Universals are mere names without corresponding reality.

• Universals are concrete objects in time and space.

In metaphysics, what are universals?

• Unique objects that cannot be shared.

• Characteristics or properties that can be shared by different objects.

• Concrete objects existing in time and space.

• Names given to specific objects.

Which example is used to explain the concept of universals?

• The size of a building.

• The sound of music.

• The weight of a stone.

• The color of a horse.

How do nominalists view particulars?

• As abstract concepts that can exist in multiple places.

• As more important than universals.

• As concrete objects that exist in time and space.

• As names given to universals.

What is a distinctive feature of particulars according to nominalists?

• They can be in more than one place at the same time.

• They are abstract concepts.

• They are more important than universals.

• They cannot be in more than one place at the same time.