Ockham'S Razors
Ockham'S Razors is a book by Elliott Sober (2015), published by Cambridge University Press. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 2 practices across 1 concept; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this book is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite Ockham'S Razors
- Count the assumptions each explanation requires
When two explanations fit the facts, count how many unverified assumptions each one rests on.
Occam’s Razor: Prefer the Simpler Explanation
- Know when not to apply the razor
Occam’s Razor is a tiebreaker, not a rule: when evidence clearly supports complexity, go there.
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