Briefwechsel zwischen Abaelard und Heloise mit der Leidensgeschichte Abaelards Peter Abélard was the preeminent philosopher of the twelfth century and perhaps the greatest logician of the middle ages. During his life he was equally famous as a poet and a composer, and might also have ranked as the preeminent theologian of his day had his ideas earned more converts and less condemnation. In all areas Abélard was brilliant, innovative, and controversial. He was a genius. He knew it, and made...