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#47: The Beliefs, Distinctions, and Cultural Impact of Nominalism: The Realism/Nominalism Debate, Part 3
In this episode, we continue exploring realism and nominalism by taking a deeper look into Nominalist beliefs.
In this podcast, we discuss:
- What does a person mean when they say they are a nominalist?
- How is nominalism a contributing factor to current cultural beliefs?
- What are the major distinctions within nominalism?
- How do moderate and extreme nominalists understand properties? What are the challenges inherent in these ideas?
- Why would a person be inclined to hold nominalist views?
- How do we engage in this discussion with fellow Christians?
Resources mentioned during our conversation:
- Stan Wallace, “Three Reasons to Believe in Things You Can’t See,” (four-part series)
- The first episode in this series: #45 – What Makes Things What They Are? The Realist/Nominalist Debate, Part 1
- The second episode in the series: #46 – Good Reasons to Believe in Things We Can’t See: The Realism/Nominalism Debate, Part 2
Recommended resources:
- P. Moreland and William Lane Craig, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, chapter on Properties
- Garrett J. DeWeese and J. P. Moreland, Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult: A Beginner’s Guide to Life’s Big Questions, chapter on Properties
- JP Moreland, Love Your God with All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul