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ockham

/ˈɒk.əm/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈɒk.əm/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an English scholastic philosopher and theologian, known for the principle of parsimony in logic and problem-solving, commonly referred to as Occam's Razor.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к английскому схоластическому философу и теологу, известному принципом бережливости в логике и решении проблем, обычно называемым «Бритвой Оккама».
  1. English philosopher C2 formal

    An English Franciscan philosopher and theologian (c. 1285–1349), best known for the principle of parsimony known as Occam's Razor.

    • Ockham argued that entities should not be multiplied without necessity.
    • The works of Ockham greatly influenced medieval logic and metaphysics.
    • Scholars often cite Ockham when discussing the principle of simplicity.

    🇷🇺Оккам

    Synonyms: occam