Of two equivalent theories or explanations, all other things being equal, the simpler one is to be preferred. — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
For nothing ought to be posited without a reason given, unless it is self-evident (literally, known through itself) or known by experience… — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
Pluralitas non est ponenda sine necessitate. A plurality (of reasons) should not be posited without necessity. — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
Whenever two hypotheses cover the facts, use the simpler of the two. — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
“Pluralitas non est ponenda sine neccesitate. (Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily.)” — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
Intuitive cognition of a thing is cognition that enables us to know whether the thing exists or does not exist, in such a way… — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
Of two equivalent theories or explanations, all other things being equal, the simpler one is to be preferred. — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
3 is a prime, 5 is a prime, and 7 is a prime. Why bother with non-prime numbers when the primes can do everything? — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
For nothing ought to be posited without a reason given, unless it is self-evident (literally, known through itself) or known by experience or proved… — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
My God is the green tide in the spring leaves the redness of cherries high in the air the excitement of shooting stars the… — William of Ockham Copy Share Image
