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William of Ockham

William of Ockham (centre) argued that explanations should require as few elements as possible – a principle known as Ockham’s razor.
Detail from Andrea di Bonaiuto’s Via Veritas.
William of Ockham (centre) argued that explanations should require as few elements as possible – a principle known as Ockham’s razor.
Detail from Andrea di Bonaiuto’s Via Veritas.