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Line 11: − However, every theory only require one fundamental assumption, which is to assume that the theory itself is true.<ref>http://skepdic.com/occam.html</ref>+
Still not a fundamental assumption :). In order to fundamentally assume the argument was correct as is, you'd have to fundamentally assume all its fundamental assumptions- its circular
Among its practical applications, Occam's Razor has been used by both sides in the debate between theism and atheism, correctly by the atheists. Let us take for an example the origin of intelligent life on Earth. The development of intelligent life can be explained very well by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution via natural selection. However, many theists postulate God as another transcendental cause. Advocates of the Anthropic Principle might contend that evolution is the means through which God works. However, Occam's Razor allows us to eliminate God from the hypothesis, since the idea is an unnecessary assumption. The 'simpler' explanation (that which makes fewer fundamental assumptions) is that God had nothing to do with the development of Intelligent Life and that it came about as a result of natural processes. Therefore, the latter explanation is the most reasonable to believe.
Among its practical applications, Occam's Razor has been used by both sides in the debate between theism and atheism, correctly by the atheists. Let us take for an example the origin of intelligent life on Earth. The development of intelligent life can be explained very well by Charles Darwin's theory of evolution via natural selection. However, many theists postulate God as another transcendental cause. Advocates of the Anthropic Principle might contend that evolution is the means through which God works. However, Occam's Razor allows us to eliminate God from the hypothesis, since the idea is an unnecessary assumption. The 'simpler' explanation (that which makes fewer fundamental assumptions) is that God had nothing to do with the development of Intelligent Life and that it came about as a result of natural processes. Therefore, the latter explanation is the most reasonable to believe.
<ref>http://skepdic.com/occam.html</ref>
[[Category:Ontological Principles]]
[[Category:Ontological Principles]]