Occam

or Ock·ham

[ ok-uh m ]

/ ˈɒk əm /

noun

William of,died 1349?, English scholastic philosopher.

Related forms

Oc·cam·ism, nounOc·cam·ist, Oc·cam·ite, nounOc·cam·is·tic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for occam

He found in one of the later schoolmen, Occam, whom he preferred to all others, an opinion which he embraced.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
The succession, as it were, of Occam to Duns Scotus, is of great interest.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
Occam quite as resolutely as his master, proves the untenability of current theological reasonings.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
His work consists in the systematic development of the views of his master, William of Occam.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7|Various

The school of St. Thomas engaged in it early against the theory of Occam, which was quite similar to that which we combat.
Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good|Victor Cousin

British Dictionary definitions for occam

Occam

/ (ˈɒkəm) /

noun

a variant spelling of (William of) Ockham

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