Realism, Nominalism, and Metaphysical Arguments

This chapter delves into philosophical debates on realism and nominalism, focusing on Lloyd Gerson's defense of realism and critiques of nominalism. The conversation also explores complex metaphysical arguments regarding beings' existence and the distinction between essence and existence. They discuss objections to the multiplicity argument and delve into the De Ente argument for God's existence, contrasting Thomistic approaches with critiques from Hume and Russell.