Abélard, Tome I by Charles de Rémusat
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"Abélard, Tome I" by Charles de Rémusat is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life, character, writings, and philosophies of the medieval thinker Peter Abélard, who is portrayed as a significant yet often misunderstood figure whose influence on philosophy and theology was profound. The author aims to cement Abélard's place in the history of human thought, addressing the dualities of his intellectual and romantic life.
The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of Abélard’s biography, tracing his roots to a noble family in Brittany and highlighting his early intellectual prowess. It describes his transition from a soldier’s son to a fervent philosopher dedicated to dialectical studies. The narration details his formative years, including his travels in pursuit of knowledge and his eventual rise as a prominent teacher in Paris. Notably, the text hints at his contentious relationships with contemporaries, like his mentor Guillaume de Champeaux, whom he challenged on philosophical points, foreshadowing the escalating conflicts that would characterize his life and career. This introductory portion aims to engage readers with the complexities of Abélard's character and the tumultuous historical backdrop of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rémusat, Charles de, 1797-1875 |
|---|---|
| Title | Abélard, Tome I |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Connal, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; From images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12829 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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