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- Peter Abelard - Wikipedia
Abelard is considered one of the greatest twelfth-century Catholic theologians, arguing that God and the universe can and should be known via logic as well as via the emotions He coined the term "theology" for the religious branch of philosophical tradition
- Peter Abelard | 12th Century French Theologian Poet - Britannica
Peter Abelard was a French theologian and philosopher best known for his solution of the problem of universals and for his original use of dialectics He is also known for his poetry and for his celebrated love affair with Héloïse
- Peter Abelard - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
He is, arguably, the greatest logician of the Middle Ages and is equally famous as the first great nominalist philosopher
- Abelard, Peter | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Abelard is credited as the founder of nominalism for his claim that a universal is a name (nomen) or significant word (sermo) He is also credited with inspiring a school of followers called the nominales
- Who Was Peter Abelard, and What Were His Theological Contributions . . .
Abelard’s approach to theology and philosophy was characterized by a rigorous application of logic to doctrinal questions This methodology, emblematic of scholasticism, sought to reconcile faith with reason and resolve apparent contradictions within Scripture and church tradition
- Peter Abelard - New World Encyclopedia
He was one of the greatest logicians of the Middle Ages, and one of those who believed that ancient pagan philosophy was relevant to Christian thought
- Who was Peter Abelard? - Bible Hub
Peter Abelard (1079-1142) was a medieval thinker broadly recognized for his contributions to scholastic philosophy, theology, and logic His varied career included teaching, writing, and engaging in public debate at a time when higher learning and ecclesiastical authorities frequently intersected
- Pierre (Peter) Abelard, introduction and short biography
A biography on Pierre Peter Abelard, with dates, maps, a bibliography, and discussion of his writings and impact on the world
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