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William of Occam

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkəm/
(also Ockham)
Definition of William of Occam
  • (circa 1285–1349), English philosopher and Franciscan friar. A defender of nominalism, he is known for the maxim called ‘Occam’s razor’.

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