Occam’s razor is a figure of speech and fundamental idea that helps us remember the value of simplicity. It specifically states that “when you have two competing theories that make exactly the same ...

Occam's razor -- the principle that, when faced with competing explanations, we should choose the simplest that fits the facts -- is not just a tool of science. Occam's razor is science, insists a ...

You may remember William of Occam, the 14th-century English philosopher who gave us the concept known as Occam’s razor. The razor helps us cut to the heart of seemingly complex questions by suggesting ...

Regarding Andrew Crumey’s review of “Life Is Simple” (Books, Oct. 9): Occam’s razor has wide applicability to the practice of medicine. The simplest and most logical diagnosis is usually correct. This ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American In a previous post I summarized my remarks at ...

Time to get philosophical about the outlook for the market with the help of Occam’s Razor. This tool tells us to assume that the simplest explanation is the most likely. Now lets apply that to recent ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Philosophy, in simple terms, is the quest for knowledge; the pursuit of wisdom. Sometimes ...