Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_of_Ockham
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
minimal assumptions
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:science problem-solving hypothesis testing the philosophy of science |
| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
more efficient problem-solving
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| gptkbp:encourages |
skepticism towards unnecessary complexity
the search for simplicity |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
clear thinking
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| gptkbp:guidance_system |
scientific theories
the formulation of scientific laws |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
scientific inquiry
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ockham's Razor
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| gptkbp:improves |
the efficiency of reasoning
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| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
scientific methodology
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| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
theoretical simplicity
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
the validity of competing hypotheses
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
critical thinking
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:William_of_Ockham
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
the simplest explanation is always correct
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
the nature of reality
epistemology |
| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
overcomplication in reasoning
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| gptkbp:is_enhanced_by |
innovation in thought
the clarity of arguments the rigor of scientific inquiry |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Occam's_Razor
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:literary_work
entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
complexity theory
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
decision making
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| gptkbp:is_optimized_for |
theoretical development
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
scientific reasoning
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| gptkbp:is_utilized_in |
the critique of theories
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
parsimony
the design of experiments the analysis of arguments the evaluation of scientific claims the interpretation of data |
| gptkbp:named_after |
a medieval philosopher
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
simplicity in explanation
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
clarifying thought
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| gptkbp:proposed_by |
the simplest explanation is usually the best
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
scientific explanations
the development of models |
| gptkbp:related_concept |
gptkb:philosopher
effective communication the evaluation of evidence the identification of key factors the analysis of complex systems more straightforward conclusions refine scientific models |
| gptkbp:research |
the development of hypotheses.
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| gptkbp:supports |
rational decision-making
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| gptkbp:technique |
various fields of study
streamline processes challenge assumptions the formulation of theories refine hypotheses the assessment of theories the simplification of theories |
| gptkbp:theory |
the relationship between theory and evidence
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