Top 2 Quotes & Sayings by William of Occam

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English philosopher William of Occam.
Last updated on September 30, 2024.
William of Occam

William of Ockham was an English Franciscan friar, scholastic philosopher, and catholic theologian, who is believed to have been born in Ockham, a small village in Surrey. He is considered to be one of the major figures of medieval thought and was at the centre of the major intellectual and political controversies of the 14th century. He is commonly known for Occam's razor, the methodological principle that bears his name, and also produced significant works on logic, physics and theology. William is remembered in the Church of England with a commemoration on 10 April.

Plurality should not be posited without necessity. — © William of Occam
Plurality should not be posited without necessity.
It is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer.
This site uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. More info...
Got it!