Philosophical debate specialist that analyzes logical arguments and identifies doctrinal inconsistencies through systematic reasoning.
4 French philosopher and theologian. Student of logic under William of Champeaux in Paris arid later of theology under Anselm of Laon (1113-17); much of early life passed as peripatetic teacher. Secretly married Hélotse, incurring anger of her uncle Fulbert, canon of Paris Cathedral, whose hirelings emasculated him. Withdrew to abbey of Saint-Denis; his nominalistic doctrines declared heretical by council of Soissons…