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William of Ockham

William of Ockham (1285–1349) was a philosopher, theologian and logician.

Also recorded as Guilelmus de‏ ‎Ockham; William of Occam; William of Oakham.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Guilelmus Occhamus.

Born at Ockham in 1285, died at Munich in 1349.

In detail

William of Ockham studied at Merton College and University of Oxford. training under Duns Scotus and Henry of Harclay is recorded. Jean Buridan and Adam de Wodeham are recorded as having studied under William of Ockham. the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Middle English.

The field of work recorded is epistemology, metaphysics and theology. The authority associates the name with nominalism and scholasticism. Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas and Anselm of Canterbury are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford.

Works named in the authority record are Sum of Logic, De connexione virtutum, Tractatus de praedestinatione et de praescientia dei respectu futurorum contingentium and Dialogus.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William of Ockham”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q43936: William of Ockham

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