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“Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.” quote by Mark Haddon
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““ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary. ””

Mark Haddon

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Source Philosophy: Ockham’s Razor, attributed to William of Ockham, 14th century

Only assume entities that are necessary; avoid unnecessary complexity.

In simple terms: Keep explanations simple and necessary.

Key Takeaway

Apply simplicity in reasoning.

Themes

science philosophy logic

Mood

analytical inquisitive

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

  • research
  • problem solving
  • design
  • communication

Key Concepts

Occam’s Razor parsimony essentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is complexity justified?
  • How to balance simplicity and completeness?
A Different Perspective

Simplicity may overlook hidden factors.

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