Peter Abelard

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French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)

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Bernard denounced the teachings of Peter Abelard to the pope, who called a council at Sens in 1141 to settle the matter. Source: Internet

An important work in this tradition was the Logica Ingredientibus of Peter Abelard (1079–1142). Source: Internet

In the early 12th century, Peter Abelard followed Anselm's work, laying down the foundation for acceptance of Aristotelian thought before the first works of Aristotle had reached the West. Source: Internet

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