William of Ockham

English philosopher (c. 1287–1347), known for nominalism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed Ockham's Razor.
• Contributed to medieval philosophy.
• Influenced logic and metaphysics.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Summa Logicae (core text)
• Aquinas (theological influence)
• Nominalism (tradition)
• Logic (razor principle)

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Record

Lived: c. 1287–1347

Tradition: English