Possible Clues:

• Computer programming language
• Philosopher who espoused simple explanations
• Big name in scholastic philosophy
• 14th century Franciscan friar known for his philosophical razor
• Medieval philosopher with a 'razor'
• 'Law of parsimony' philosopher
• Senior officer taking academic stream in philosopher William's place
• Philosopher with a logical 'razor'
• William of ___ (friar with a famous razor)
• William of ____ gave his name to a famous methodological principle