Occam's razor

Occam's Razor did not seem to be of much use here.

This is an early example of what we call Occam's razor.

In the next section, we'll learn about the author of Occam's razor.

There's no telling what kind of world we would live in today without Occam's razor.

Physicists have no interest in using Occam's razor to say the other two are wrong.

There are examples where Occam's razor would have picked the wrong theory given the available data.

Occam's razor applies especially in the philosophy of science, but also more generally.

According to Occam's razor, all other things being equal, the simplest theory is the most likely to be true.

Similarly Occam's razor can be applied so only one personal agent is required.

But Occam's Razor is only a human preference, not a natural law.

"But have you ever heard of something called Occam's razor, Lieutenant?"

In this case, Occam's razor provides the key - the simplest explanation is usually the right one.

According to Occam's razor, one should make as few assumptions as possible.

Occam's razor has met some opposition from people who have considered it too extreme or rash.

This is known as the scientific principle of parsimony or Occam's razor.

Occam's razor demands only one answer: She actually is from the ninth century."

"One, Occam's razor: it didn't understand that the first series was a code.

Occam's Razor is such a bore when you control millions of blades."

Occam's razor says you should prefer the solution that has the fewest elements.

However, one of the key things that Occam's razor reveals is the subjectivity with which we view the universe.

Sorry but surely Occam's razor suggests that there is a God.

For this reason, the principle of parsimony if often referred to as Occam's razor.

Occam's razor certainly appears to cut their way.

However, on many occasions Occam's razor has stifled or delayed scientific progress.