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The Medieval Church · c. 1120–1122
Yes and No
Sic et Non
Peter Abelard · 1079–1142
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What it is
A hundred and fifty-eight theological questions with the authorities set out for and against each, and a prologue on how apparent contradictions in the fathers should be resolved.
Why it lasted
The book that made scholastic method possible: doubting leads to enquiry, and by enquiry we perceive the truth.
Where to read it
Public domain and free to read in full, though not held here. The archives below have it.
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