Albertus Magnus
Definition
The historical Latin name of Saint Albert the Great (c. 1200–1280), a German Dominican friar, brilliant scholastic philosopher, theologian, polymath, and Doctor of the Church, recognized for introducing Aristotelian thought into medieval Western philosophy and for his pioneering scientific work in botany, zoology, and alchemy. He was the teacher of Thomas Aquinas and is considered the patron saint of scientists.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Albertus Magnus
- Albert the Great
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper compound masculine singular noun, grammatically keeping complete stability across historical or academic texts. |
| Formation | Latin compound structure, matching the proper name 'Albertus' with the laudatory adjective 'Magnus' (The Great) to designate outstanding intellectual authority. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ˈbɛr.tus ˈmaɡ.nus] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy, Catholic Theology Studies, and Scholastic History |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Tratatele științifice scrise de Albertus Magnus în secolul al XIII-lea conțineau observații empirice uimitor de precise despre flora europeană.
EN: The scientific treatises written by Albertus Magnus in the 13th century contained strikingly precise empirical observations about European flora.
RO: Albertus Magnus a reușit să concilieze credința creștină cu rațiunea filosofică prin intermediul textelor aristotelice traduse.
EN: Albertus Magnus managed to reconcile Christian faith with philosophical reason through translated Aristotelian texts.
RO: Influența intelectuală a lui Albertus Magnus asupra ucenicului său Toma de Aquino a modelat definitiv teologia catolică.
EN: The intellectual influence of Albertus Magnus on his disciple Thomas Aquinas definitively shaped Catholic theology.
Idioms & Phrases
Scrierile lui Albertus Magnus / Writings of Albertus Magnus
RO: Vastul corpus de opere medievale cuprinzând tratate de metafizică, logică, alchimie și științe naturale fundamentale.
EN: The vast body of medieval works comprising treatises on metaphysics, logic, alchemy, and fundamental natural sciences.
Doctor Universalis / Doctor Universalis
RO: Titlul academic și ecleziastic acordat lui Albertus Magnus pentru cunoștințele sale enciclopedice uimitoare în toate domeniile vremii.
EN: The academic and ecclesiastical title granted to Albertus Magnus for his astonishing encyclopedic knowledge in all fields of the time.
Gândirea lui Albertus Magnus / Thought of Albertus Magnus
RO: Sistem filosofic bazat pe utilizarea empirismului științific timpuriu combinat cu raționalismul scolastic clasic.
EN: A philosophical system based on the use of early scientific empiricism combined with classical scholastic rationalism.
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