Peter Abelard - Wikipedia In Catholic theology, he is best known for his development of the concept of limbo, and his introduction of the moral influence theory of atonement He is considered (alongside Augustine) to be the most significant forerunner of the modern self-reflective autobiographer
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
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
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
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Peter Abelard - NEW ADVENT Dialectician, philosopher, and theologian, born 1079; died 1142 Peter Abelard (also spelled Abeillard, Abailard, etc , while the best manuscripts have Abaelardus) was born in the little village of Pallet, about ten miles east of Nantes in Brittany
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
Peter Abelard (1079-1142) | Issue 134 | Philosophy Now Martin Jenkins looks at the life, love and logic of a medieval free thinker Medieval philosopher Peter Abelard was born in Le Pallet, Brittany, but we should not imagine him a Celt Le Pallet was in a French-speaking area near the border with Poitou in western France
Peter Abelard - Philosophy: Medieval - LibGuides at Atlanta University . . . Prior to the recovery of Aristotle, he brought the native Latin tradition in philosophy to its highest pitch His genius was evident in all he did He is, arguably, the greatest logician of the Middle Ages and is equally famous as the first great nominalist philosopher