Occam's razor
/ˌɒkəmz ˈreɪzər/
the simplest explanation is usually correct
Occam's razor in a sentence
“Occam's razor suggests the most straightforward interpretation.”
Origin of Occam's razor
William of Ockham's principle: don't multiply entities unnecessarily
Related Words
categorical imperative
act only according to rules you could will as universal law
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the drive to assert and enhance oneself
Kierkegaardian leap of faith
accepting something beyond rational proof
Hegelian dialectic
thesis, antithesis, synthesis—ideas evolving through opposition
Wittgensteinian language game
meaning depends on context and use, not abstract definitions
Rawlsian veil of ignorance
designing rules without knowing your place in society