ockhams

[US]/ˈɒkəmz/
[UK]/ˈɑːkəmz/

Translation

n.referring to William of Ockham, the 14th-century English Franciscan philosopher and theologian, famous for Ockham's Razor

Phrases & Collocations

ockham's razor

ockham's principle

ockham's logic

ockham's theory

using ockham's

ockham's method

by ockham's

via ockham's

through ockham's

ockham's approach

Example Sentences

scientists often apply ockham's razor to choose the simplest explanation that fits the evidence.

ockham's razor suggests that unnecessary assumptions should be eliminated from scientific theories.

according to ockham's razor, the hypothesis with the fewest variables is usually correct.

researchers use ockham's razor as a practical tool for evaluating competing theories.

ockham's razor favors explanations that do not multiply entities beyond necessity.

the principle of ockham's razor cuts through complex problems by eliminating irrelevant factors.

ockham's razor supports the idea that simple solutions are often the most elegant.

historians apply ockham's razor when interpreting ambiguous historical events.

ockham's razor teaches us to prefer simpler explanations when multiple options exist.

philosophers have debated the application of ockham's razor for centuries.

ockham's razor demands that we avoid introducing unwarranted complexities.

the detective used ockham's razor to narrow down the most likely suspect.

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