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  1. Occam, William of Occam, Ockham, William of Ockhamnoun

    English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)

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    William of Occam, also known as William Ockham, was a prominent philosopher and theologian during the late Middle Ages. He is best known for Occam's Razor, a principle that argues for simplicity in theoretical propositions, stating that the simplest solution is often the best or correct one. Born in Ockham, England around 1287, William is also noted for his significant contributions to logic, physics, and political theory. He was a proponent of nominalism, challenging the prevalently accepted forms of metaphysics in his time. Despite his significant academic contributions, William spent much of his life dealing with various controversies, and he was eventually excommunicated from the Church.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of William of Occam in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of William of Occam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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