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Abelard, Peter
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AbelardDr. King quotes 12th century French philosopher Peter Abelard on the relationship between doubt, inquiry and truth. |
Abelard on Universals and theMethod of DescartesDr. King references Peter Abelard, medieval French philosopher and theologian. He discerns that universals cannot be things or words. Rather, the universal is a concept. King maintains that this quandary is relevant to "Schoolmen" and particularly the dogma of the Church. He continues by also noting philosopher Rene Descartes, and that "he was at fault in overemphasizing mathematical method." |