William Ockham; Alfred J. Freddoso (Introduction And Translator); Henry Schuurma

About the Author

William of Ockham, the 14th-century English philosopher and Franciscan friar renowned for his principle of parsimony—Ockham's Razor—made profound contributions to logic, metaphysics, and theology during a tumultuous era marked by scholastic debates and ecclesiastical conflicts. Exiled from the University of Oxford for his controversial views, Ockham sought refuge in Munich, where he continued his scholarly pursuits until his death in 1347. His logical masterpiece, the Summa Logicae, exemplifies his commitment to clarity and simplicity in reasoning, dissecting the nature of propositions, terms, and mental language with unparalleled precision. Translated and introduced by Alfred J. Freddoso, with contributions from Henry Schuurman, Ockham's work remains a cornerstone of medieval philosophy, influencing modern thought on nominalism and scientific methodology.