02467cam a22003253u 4500 51862 UtSlPG 20260610134208.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955 Peter Abélard Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-25 E-text prepared by Clarity, Ramon Pajares Box, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana) "Peter Abélard" by Joseph McCabe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Peter Abélard, a notable philosopher and theologian of the medieval period, whose intense and often dramatic experiences shaped both his personal life and the academic landscape of his time. McCabe’s exploration provides an in-depth look into Abélard’s complex character, his philosophical contributions, and the turbulent events that defined his legacy. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Peter Abélard, who embarks on a journey for knowledge as a young man in Brittany during the late 11th century. The opening chapters describe his formative years, motivations, and the historical context of the changing tides of thought in medieval Europe. As he leaves his family home, Abélard’s intellect and ambition drive him toward the schools of Paris, where he quickly becomes embroiled in significant philosophical controversies. His initial studies under rationalist masters set the stage for his later rise to prominence as a formidable scholar, illuminating the tensions between emerging intellectualism and established ecclesiastical doctrines that characterized this pivotal period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theologians -- France -- Biography Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 Theology -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51862 92696 92696