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In these two points of view we seem to have again the contrast and the opposition, already referred to, between the nominalistic and realistic conceptions of society.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra

It is not strange, then, that the ardent realism of William of Champeaux should have been outraged by the nominalistic logic of Abélard.

From Historia Calamitatum by Abelard, Peter

I call this the nominalistic as opposed to the realistic method of Comparative Mythology, and it is the former only that concerns the student of the Science of Language.

From Chips From A German Workshop, Vol. V. Miscellaneous Later Essays by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)

With the impulsiveness peculiar to his nature, he adopted the negative conclusions of a shallow nominalistic philosophy.

From Percy Bysshe Shelley by Symonds, John Addington

Blood parodizes this demand in true nominalistic fashion.

From Memories and Studies by James, Henry