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The “I” in Faith: Peter Abelard and Medieval Self-Identification

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Title:
The “I” in Faith: Peter Abelard and Medieval Self-Identification
Series Title:
18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Creator:
Johnson, William
Language:
English

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Center for Undergraduate Research
Humanities
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Abstract:
The intent of the project is to analyze the various identities that Peter Abelard presents in his memoir. 12th century memoirs almost exclusively followed the conventions established by Saint Augustine’s Confessions in the 5th century. Although the overall narrative is modeled as a tale of conversion akin to that of Augustine, Abelard transitions through various class and gender-based identities as the story progresses. Throughout the course of the narrative, Abelard presents himself as a reluctant heir, a wandering philosopher, a master scholar, a humiliated celebrity, and a repentant monk. Analyzing these identities in the context of the medieval world will aid in revealing the extent to which individuality developed during the period. In turn, this greater understanding of medieval individuality will qualify the extent to which the theorized “12th Century Renaissance” had on the development of Western European society. ( en )
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Research Authors: William Johnson - University of Florida
General Note:
University Scholars Program
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Faculty Mentor: Nina Caputo - History, University of Florida

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University of Florida
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Copyright William Johnson. Permission granted to University of Florida to digitize and display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.

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