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Philosophical Haiku

Pierre Abélard (1079-1142)

by Terence Green

God foresees all deeds
But freedom remains to us.
So, free, I love her.

In the twelveth century Pierre Abélard was known as one of the pre-eminent and boldest controversialists of his age. After that time, he became better known for being the pre-eminent and bold lover of Héloïse, with dramatic consequences.

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