Ockhamism

noun

Ock·​ham·​ism

variants or Occamism

ˈäkəˌmizəm

plural -s

: the philosophy developed by Ockham and consisting essentially of a revival of nominalism

Word History

Etymology

William of Ockham (or Occam) †1349? English scholastic philosopher + English -ism

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