Nomalism-Realism Discussion and Debate List
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So called "realists" ride an intellectual bandwagon, memorizing
and reciting bits of knowledge as given to them. If you dislike
realism and the authoritarian tone of those who express it, this
forum is for you.
Comment from a subscriber:
Question from a newcomer to the list:
I've joined the list mainly in hopes of learning something from people
who know more than I do about this fascinating topic. I hope someone will
try to give the discussion some HISTORICAL context -- e.g. analyze modern
realism/anti-realism quarrels in the larger context of, say, medieval
debates over nominalism/universalism, or 19th-century debates over
positivism (are atoms "real"? etc.)
For example: Are today's debates just replays of medieval debates, but in
modernized form using different lingo? Or are the debates of different
epochs incommensurable? Any comments/rants welcome.
Cool!
David McDivitt
list owner
david@nonspiritual.com