11th century in philosophy
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. 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. 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. French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician.
- Judah Halevi, Spanish Jewish philosopher, poet and physician.
Deaths
- Miskawayh, Persian official and philosopher
- Avicena
- Peter Damian Reforming Benedictine monk and cardinal in the circle of Pope Leo IX; a Doctor of the Church who often condemned philosophy