Noun as in strong fondness

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Realism, Platonism

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Example Sentences

Example:Opponents of nominalism often argue for a more robust realism in which abstract objects truly exist.

Definition:The belief that abstract objects, such as universals, exist independently of the mind and outside of our conscious thoughts.

From Realism

Example:Platonism and nominalism represent the polar opposite views on the nature of universals and abstract objects.

Definition:The belief in the existence of abstract objects, such as universals, that exist independently of the physical world and are eternal and unchanging.

From Platonism