Summary:
Provides biographical detail about the life of William of Ockham, best remembered for his idea of metaphysical nominalism and "Okham's Razor." Describes his early life and work as an English philosopher and Franciscan monk.
William of Ockham is probably best remembered for his idea of metaphysical nominalism and "Okham's Razor," which is obviously named after him. William of Ockham was born between 1285- 1287 in Surrey, England soon to be named Ockham (Spade). Since historians know little to none about Ockham's birth and childhood we have to assume dates by inferring from what was written down about events of his life. He was a medieval English philosopher and Franciscan monk.
At an early age, estimating preteen years, Ockham was 'given to the Franciscan house in Ockham (Beckett). There Ockham most likely received his "grade school" education and his "high school" education in logic and science about the age of fourteen (Spade). Ockham took the traditional course of theological studies at the University of Oxford, however, did not complete the program and.....
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