Aristotle Among Thirteenth-Century Franciscans: Some Preliminary Remarks

A significant portion of medieval Scholastic philosophy and theology, often overshadowed by university settings, was actually produced in the studia or study-houses of religious orders, which were more numerous and widely distributed across Europe. This research reveals that prominent figures like Albert the Great, Thomas Aquinas, and John Duns Scotus spent more time teaching in these studia than in universities, contributing to a vast body of Scholastic literature. Additionally, institutions such as the Papal Court at Avignon played crucial roles in intellectual discourse alongside royal courts. The study compiles essays from a 2008 colloquium, examining the influence of Aristotle on Franciscan thought and broader medieval philosophical traditions across various religious orders and courts.

Bianchi, L. (2012). Aristotle Among Thirteenth-Century Franciscans: Some Preliminary Remarks. Philosophy and Theology in the ‘Studia’ of the Religious Orders and at Papal and Royal Courts, 237–260. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.rpm-eb.1.100979