
Ockham's Razor
In Our Time: Philosophy
Introduction
William of ockham was one of the greatest philosophers in mediaeval europe. His razor remains a philosophical principle to day. How did his turbulent life fit within the political dramas of his time? To what extent do we see his ideas in the work of later thinkers such as thomas hobbs and even martin luther? With me to discuss william warkam are sir anthony kenny, philosopher and former master of baleyan college oxford. Marylin adams, reges professor of divinity at oxford university. And richard cross, professor of mediaeval theology at oriel college Oxford.
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