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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.
Peter Abelard - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Peter Abelard (1079–21 April 1142) [‘Abailard’ or ‘Abaelard’ or ‘Habalaarz’ and so on] was the pre-eminent philosopher and theologian of the twelfth century. The teacher of his generation, he was also famous as a poet and a musician.
Who Was Peter Abelard, and What Were His Theological Contributions?
Peter Abelard (1079–1142) was a medieval scholastic philosopher and theologian whose life and work were deeply intertwined with the intellectual and religious ferment of 12th-century Europe.
Abelard, Peter | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Peter Abelard (1079-1142) was the preeminent philosopher of the twelfth century and perhaps the greatest logician of the middle ages. During his life he was equally famous as a poet and a composer, and might also have ranked as the preeminent theologian of his day had his ideas earned more converts and less condemnation.
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.
Peter Abelard: Life and Works - PHILO-notes
Abelard quickly gained a reputation for his debating skills and his ability to challenge traditional views. He developed a method of logical analysis, known as dialectics, which would become a cornerstone of his philosophical and theological work.
ABELARD, PETER - JewishEncyclopedia.com
Abelard was one of the most acute, most rationalistic, and most contentious of the Christian theologians of the Middle Ages.
Who was Peter Abelard? - GotQuestions.org
Peter Abelard (1079–1142) was an influential philosopher, writer, teacher, and abbot in the Middle Ages. His wit was praised, but his unorthodox approach to theology and his criticism of many of his contemporaries kept him in near-constant trouble.
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