Beginnings

We will use Occam's razor.

Occam's razor is a principle that states that the simplest explanation is usually the best when there are multiple possible explanations. It's also known as the principle of parsimony.

How it works When faced with multiple explanations, choose the one that requires the fewest assumptions When evaluating theories, prefer the one that requires fewer entities or kinds of entities When solving problems, look for explanations that use the smallest possible set of elements Examples If two trees fall down in a windstorm, the simplest explanation is that the wind blew them down If you have a headache, the simplest explanation is that it's caused by dehydration, not a brain tumor Origin The principle is named after William of Ockham, an English friar, logician, and theologian who lived from around 1285 to 1348. However, the term "razor" was coined by Scottish philosopher Sir William Hamilton in 1852. Uses Occam's razor can be used in many fields, including science, logic, and problem solving.