William of Okham (jan 1, 1285 – jan 1, 1347)
Description:
14th-century English Franciscan friar, philosopher, and theologian known for his significant contributions to logic, theology, and political thought. He is most famous for Occam's Razor, the principle that, given multiple explanations for an observation, the simplest is usually the best.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1285
jan 1, 1347
~ 62 years