Medieval Schoolman (Noun)
Meaning
A scholar in one of the universities of the Middle Ages; versed in scholasticism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a renowned medieval schoolman, Thomas Aquinas made significant contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and ethics.
- The medieval schoolman was expected to be well-versed in Aristotelian philosophy and its applications to Christian theology.
- The university of Paris was a hub for medieval schoolmen who debated and wrote about various theological and philosophical issues of their time.
- During the Middle Ages, a medieval schoolman like William of Ockham would engage in heated debates about nominalism and its implications on faith and reason.
- A medieval schoolman such as Peter Abelard would have been expected to reconcile the conflicting ideas of ancient Greek philosophers with Christian theology.