Peter Abelard (1079-1142) is one of the greatest philosophers of the medieval period. Although best known for his views about universals and his dramatic love affair with Heloise, he made a number of important contributions in metaphysics, logic, philosophy of language, mind and cognition, philosophical theology, ethics, and literature. The essays in this volume survey the entire range of Abelard`s thought, and examine his overall achievement in its intellectual and historical context. They also trace Abelard`s influence on later thought and his relevance to philosophical debates today.

- Systematic study of Abelard`s life and work not only in philosophy and theology, but also in literature
- Major contributions by leading scholars on all aspects of his philosophy
-The first work to employ new editions of key Abelardian texts