“Intuitive cognition of a thing is cognition that enables us to know whether the thing exists or does not exist, in such a way that, if the thing exists, then the intellect immediately judges that it exists and evidently knows that it exists, unless the judgment happens to be impeded through the imperfection of this cognition.”
Quote by William of Ockham
Work
Philosophical Writings: A Selection
This book is a curated selection of philosophical writings that spans different philosophical schools of thought and historical periods. It includes extracts from prominent philosophers, showcasing a range of ideas and arguments on various philosophical topics. more
Author
William of Ockham
William of Ockham (1288-1347) was a medieval English philosopher, theologian, and logician. Known for his principle of parsimony, 'Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem,' he had a profound impact on science and philosophy. Ockham's philosophy is still widely discussed today, and his principle of parsimony is considered a fundamental principle of the scientific method. more
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