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Alexander of Hales
(c. 1185—1245) Franciscan friar and theologian
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(c.1185–1245)
Influential Franciscan theologian and writer on logic, known as ‘Doctor Irrefragabilis’ (irrefutable doctor). Alexander taught the independence of theology, based on revelation, and philosophy, based on reason.
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