11th century in philosophy
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This is a list of philosophy-related events in the 11th century.
Publications
Alberic of Monte Cassino wrote on the Eucharistic Controversy, opposing the views of Berengar. This was a significant moment in moving the dispute away from hermeneutics and philosophy towards a theological approach preferred by the prelates.[1]
Births
- Peter Damian (c. 1007-1072 or 1073).[2] Reforming Benedictine monk and cardinal in the circle of Pope Leo IX. A Doctor of the Church who often condemned philosophy.
- Anselm was born in either 1033 or 1034.[3]
- Peter Abelard (1079-1142).[4] French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician.
- Judah Halevi (c.1075-1141), Spanish Jewish philosopher, poet and physician.[5]
Deaths
- Miskawayh (932-1030), Persian official and philosopher
- Avicena (980-1037)[6]
- Peter Damian (c. 1007-1072 or 1073)[2] Reforming Benedictine monk and cardinal in the circle of Pope Leo IX; a Doctor of the Church who often condemned philosophy