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Single Idea 16244

[filed under theme 2. Reason / B. Laws of Thought / 6. Ockham's Razor ]

Full Idea

If the universe has been profligate, then Ockham's Razor will lead us astray.

Gist of Idea

If the universe is profligate, the Razor leads us astray

Source

Tim Maudlin (The Metaphysics within Physics [2007], Intro)

Book Ref

Maudlin,Tim: 'The Metaphysics within Physics' [OUP 2007], p.4

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A Reaction

That is, there may be a vast number of entities which exist beyond what seems to be 'necessary'.