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William of Ockham

William of Ockham in dialogue with two men. Detail from Andrea di Bonaiuto’s Via Veritas fresco.

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.

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