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Ockhamism

noun
Ock·ham·ism
variants: or Occamism \ˈäkəˌmizəm \
plural -s

Definition of Ockhamism 

: the philosophy developed by Ockham and consisting essentially of a revival of nominalism

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History and Etymology for Ockhamism

William of Ockham (or Occam) †1349? English scholastic philosopher + English -ism

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