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William of Ockham was born in 1288.
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What philosopher was known for his razor?
William of Ockham
A Franciscan scholar who was influenced by Roger Bacon?
William of Ockham
Philosopher with a razor?
William of Ockham is known for Occam's razor, a principle stating that when faced with competing hypotheses, the one making the fewest assumptions should be selected.
When did William Oxenham die?
William Oxenham died on 1875-12-29.
When did Ockham's razor become a word?
The term "Occam's razor" first appeared in 1852 in the works of Sir William Hamilton.
What has the author David Ockham written?
David Ockham is not a known author. There is a philosopher from the 14th century named William of Ockham, whose writings are well known in the field of philosophy. He is famous for his principle of parsimony, known as Occam's Razor.
When was Ockham's Razor Theatre Company created?
Ockham's Razor Theatre Company was created in 2004.
What has the author Ernest Addison Moody written?
Ernest Addison Moody was an American author known for his work "The Logic of William of Ockham." He was a renowned scholar in medieval philosophy and theology, particularly focusing on the works of William of Ockham.
What has the author Harry R Klocker written?
Harry R. Klocker has written: 'William of Ockham and the divine freedom' -- subject(s): God, History of doctrines
Whose rule states The simplest answer is most likely the right one?
This is a basic expression of Ockham's Razor. William of Ockham is atributed to have originated the philosophy that one should not multiply potential solutions unnecessarily. That is, provided the simplest solution sufficiently answers the variables of a question, it is most likely the correct one.
Greatest breakthrough in science?
Ockham's razor.
Where did Ada Lovelace live?
Ada Lovelace lived in England, primarily in London. She was born in London in 1815 and spent most of her life there, with occasional travels to other parts of England and Europe.
