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occam

/ˈɒk.əm/

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noun

/ˈɒk.əm/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому схоластическому философу и францисканскому монаху Уильяму Оккаму, которому приписывают принцип, известный как «Бритва Оккама».

A proper noun referring to the English scholastic philosopher and Franciscan friar, William of Ockham, who is credited with the principle known as Occam's Razor.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    An English Franciscan scholastic philosopher and theologian, known for the principle of parsimony in logic and reasoning.

    ruОккам

    • Occam was a prominent figure in medieval philosophy.
    • The works of Occam influenced later thinkers in logic and metaphysics.
    • Occam's writings on nominalism challenged prevailing doctrines of his time.

    Synonymsockham