Gentile da Cingoli (13th century) was an Italian philosopher and author who flourished in the 13th to 14th centuries.
Gentile da Cingoli | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher and Writer |
Life
editHis exact year of birth or death is not known.[1] It is believed that he flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries.[2]
His place of birth is believed to be Panicali, which is in fact a very small village located 10 km from Cingoli (in the Macerata area) between Pian de' Conti and Castreccioni, near S. Maria Candelora.[3]
Biography
editHe has been described as being instrumental in the fruitful Bolognese encounter between Averroism and speculative grammar. He was a radical Aristotelian influence on Dante.[4]
He studied at the Faculty of Arts in Paris University under the guidance of Giovanni Vate.[5] He was a student of Taddeo Alderotti.[6]
Career
editHe is the author of commentaries on a part of Aristotle's logical work.[7]
He held a chair in philosophy at Bologna University from 1292 to 1318.[8]
Bibliography
editHe is the author of a number of books which are available on the Internet Archive.[9][10]