= Conceptualism
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Conceptualism is a philosophical theory that addresses the nature of universals and their existence in relation to the objects they represent. It can be seen as a middle ground between realism and nominalism in the philosophy of language and metaphysics. 1. **Philosophical Context**: In this context, conceptualism argues that universals (like properties, characteristics, or types) exist, but only within the minds of individuals and not as independent, abstract entities.
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