How ‘Aegidian’ Were Later Augustinian Hermits Regarding Intellectual Cognition? Gerard of Siena, Michael of Massa and the Object of the Intellect

A significant portion of medieval Scholastic learning and literature, often overshadowed by university settings, actually originated in the studia or study-houses of religious orders, which were more numerous and widely distributed across Europe. This study highlights 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 substantial body of Scholastic works. Additionally, it underscores the role of papal courts, such as the Sacred Palace at Avignon, and royal courts as crucial loci for intellectual discourse during this period. The research draws from contributions by leading scholars, including essays presented at the XVth annual Colloquium of the Société Internationale pour l’Étude de la Philosophie Médiévale, to explore the institutional contexts and intellectual activities of various religious orders and courts.

Friedman, R. L. (2012). How ‘Aegidian’ Were Later Augustinian Hermits Regarding Intellectual Cognition? Gerard of Siena, Michael of Massa and the Object of the Intellect. Philosophy and Theology in the ‘Studia’ of the Religious Orders and at Papal and Royal Courts, 427–478. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.rpm-eb.1.100986