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 of Tours. This was a significant moment in moving the dispute away from hermeneutics and philosophy towards a theological approach preferred by the prelates.
Births
Peter Damian (c. 1007–1072 or 1073). 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.
Peter Abelard (1079–1142). French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician.
Judah Halevi (c.1075–1141), Spanish Jewish philosopher, poet and physician.
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