William of Ockham Professions : Philosopher Born : 1288 Died : April 9, 1347 Browse All Authors Top 23 quotes by William of Ockham Plurality should not be assumed without necessity. William of Ockham less-is-more simplicity simple Entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity. William of Ockham occams-razor entity Plurality is not to be posited without necessity. William of Ockham logic witty Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors