Ockham's Razor: A Philosophy of Simplicity

Ockham's Razor: A Philosophy of Simplicity

As part of an ongoing series, 'A History of Western Philosophy', we'll be exploring the thought of the Medieval period.

By Darren Harper

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The Cheviot Centre

Padgepool Pl Wooler NE71 6BL United Kingdom

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About this event

What assumptions can be eliminated to arrive at the simplest explanation of a phenomenon? In this half day course, the fourth and final in our exploration of Medieval thought, we’ll discuss the response of William of Ockham to this question. In addition to uncovering exactly what Ockham did with his razor, the course will highlight how his emphasis on empirical observation and individual reasoning laid the groundwork for the intellectual transition from the Medieval period to the Renaissance.

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