Ockham's Razor

Question 0

What is Ockham’s Razor? (Short definition)

Answer 0

Entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity.

Question 1

What is Ockham’s Razor? (Long definition)

Answer 1

The explanation of any phenomenon should make as few assumptions as possible, eliminating those that make no difference in the observable predictions in the theory.

Question 2

If there are many different theories and solutions, which would be the best according to Ockham’s Razor?

Answer 2

The simplest and smallest one.

Question 3

Which scholar agrees with Ockham’s Razor?

Answer 3

Swinburne