The Philosopher
William of Lucca
The face
The background
- Nationality:
- Italian
- Schools:
- Scholasticism
- Period:
- 12th century
The synopsis
William of Lucca (died 1178) was an Italian theologian and scholastic philosopher who taught in Bologna in the third quarter of the twelfth century. He authored a commentary on 'The Divine Names' by Pseudo-Dionysius, integrating ideas from Gilbert de la Porrée and Eriugena. He is also believed to be the writer of 'Summa artis dialectice,' a logic textbook influenced by Abelard.
The works
Commentary on The Divine Names
Summa artis dialectice