Occam's razor

A maxim that the simplest theory should be applied to a situation or experiment first. This concept is named for its ardent defender, 14th-century philosopher William of Occam. I think our initial hypothesis is too complex. Occam's razor would suggest we consider the simplest possible explanation.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gilbert	['gilbət]
Panagiota	-	Greek
Seo-Hyeon	su-hyun	Korean
Jescha	-	Biblical
Armistead	['a:misted]
Arminius	-	Ancient Germanic (Latinized)