The Problem of Universals

absolutely specific abstract ideas adjective admit animal argument Aristotle assert attributes belong Berkeley Berkeley College Boethius calculus of classes called character characterizes colour common complex conceive conception concrete thing consider defined definition distinction distinguish doctrine entities essence example exist express fact function G. E. Moore genera genus ideal language identical incomplete symbols individual instance intellect intuiting kind knowledge locally separate logical Maclagan mathematics matter mean mind nature Nelson Goodman nominalism nominalist notion object of perception ontology Parmenides Pegasus perceive philosophers Plato platonistic possible predicate present primary substance principles problem of universals Prof properties propositional functions propositions qualia qualities question realist reason regard resemblance Russell Russell's seems sensa sense sensible sentence signify simple singular Socrates sort speak species square cupola statement Stout suppose theory thought tion triangle true understanding unity variables whole Wittgenstein words