Two approaches to the problem of universals by J. M. Bocheski

• Published in: Studies in East European thought Vol. 65; no. 1-2; p. 27
• Main Author: Grygianiec, Mariusz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01-09-2013
• Subjects: Bochenski, Jozef Maria (1902-95); Philosophers; Philosophy
• ISSN: 0925-9392; 1573-0948
• DOI: 10.1007/s11212-013-9176-8

Issue Title: Special issue on Józef Maria Bocheski - The heritage of ideas: from logic to wisdom The main aim of the paper is to reconstruct and analyse two methodological approaches to the problem of universals, presented in Bocheski's papers "Powszechniki jako treci cech w filozofii w. Tomasza z Akwinu" and "The Problem of Universals." It is argued that, although these approaches are rather different from historical and methodological points of view, they are still based on the same ontological ground, viz. on immanent realism. The article provides a detailed analysis and comparison of the respective views. Justification is provided for the claim that Bocheski was an immanent realist and some of Bocheski's detailed solutions are highlighted that may be of particular importance for further debate over the problem of universals. A couple of minor critical comments concerning some of Bocheski's analyses are presented at the end of the paper.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]