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Full Idea
Nothing is general or universal besides names or signs.
Gist of Idea
The only generalities or universals are names or signs
Source
Thomas Hobbes (De Corpore (Elements, First Section) [1655], 2.08.05)
Book Ref
Hobbes,Thomas: 'Metaphysical Writings', ed/tr. Calkins,Mary Whiton [Open Court 1905], p.56
A Reaction
This is the perfect motto for nominalists, among which I am inclined to include myself. Hobbes had a fabulous gift for economy of phrasing. This website is dedicated to that ideal. Reality does not contain generalities (obviously!!).