Birthdate: 1079 AD
Birthplace: Le Pallet, France
Died: April 21, 1142
Peter Abelard was a medieval French philosopher, theologian, logician, poet, composer, and musician. He made notable contributions to philosophy by addressing the problem of universals through nominalism and conceptualism, as well as pioneering intent in ethics. Often referred to as the “Descartes of the twelfth century,” his influence extended to later philosophers such as Rousseau, Kant, and Spinoza. Abelard championed women’s education and played a key role in the development of the concept of limbo in Catholic theology. Additionally, his emphasis on subjective intention in law helped shape modern legal principles.
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