There are often multiple ways to solve a problem; wisdom lies in
selecting the most appropriate one. The title essay explains the
principle of eliminating unnecessary assumptions, much like a razor
removes unwanted hair [a reference to Occam's Razor]. The book also
includes essays based on the history of science, statistics, and
philosophy. The author—a health economist, epidemiologist, and
artist—critically evaluates streams of thought derived from various
readings in this work- Its written in Malayalam Language