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occam (n)

English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)

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English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)

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Occam's razor suggests the most straightforward explanation is often the most likely.

The principle of Occam's razor discourages unnecessary complexity in explanations.

Scientists uphold Occam's razor as a guideline for favoring simpler theories over complicated ones.

In the realm of philosophy, Occam's razor is invoked to favor theories with fewer assumptions.