Peter Abelard

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Peter Abelard (1079-1142) was a twelfth century philosopher and teacher He was one of the central figures in early Scholasticism and the development of the university. He is also well known due to his romance and letter exchange with Heloise, and for his castration.

The letters exchanged by Abelard and Heloise are considered to be the earliest documented examples of romantic love.

Abelard's philosophical and theological teachings, one example being "Sic et Non", were controversial and he was often charged with heresy.