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Peter Abelard was a French philosopher born in 1079 and died in 1142.

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Who was the leading scholastic of the high middle ages?

There are several defensible answers to such a question. Why not begin by researching Thomas Aquinas - then, when you understand why Thomas was important (he adapted Aristotelian analytic philosophy to harmonise with Biblical studies) compare his work with that of (say) Duns Scotus Erigena, Roger Bacon, Bernard of Clervaux, and Peter Abelard. Personally I feel Abelard is much undervalued - but in order to see why Abelard is necessary you have to understand what was wrong with Aquinas.


Why is Christianity and the medieval mind so conflicted?

Conflict did not exist between the medieval mind and Christianity as most people then understood Christianity. The Christianity of the medieval period followed the thinking of St Augustine. A few Protestants existed like Occum, Abelard, and Wycliffe, but most were Roman Catholics.


Why was Peter Abelard so controversial?

Peter Abelard was controversial primarily due to his radical ideas and methods of theological inquiry, which often challenged established doctrines and authorities of the Church. His use of dialectical reasoning to explore complex theological questions provoked criticism from contemporaries who viewed his approach as dangerous and heretical. Additionally, his tumultuous personal life, particularly his affair with Héloïse, and subsequent conflicts with ecclesiastical authorities further fueled his contentious reputation. Abelard's blend of innovative thought and personal scandal made him a polarizing figure in medieval scholasticism.


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Not all members of the nobility were trained to do combat, though many were. A well known historical person who was a member of the nobility and decided not to be a knight was Peter Abelard.


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