The Mediaeval Mind (Volume 2 of 2) A History of the Development of Thought and Emotion in the Middle Ages

"The Mediaeval Mind (Volume 2 of 2)" by Henry Osborn Taylor is a historical exploration of how people thought and felt during the Middle Ages. The book uses the famous love story of Abaelard and Heloïse to examine medieval passion and the problems it faced within society. The story of Abaelard and Heloise is a way to showcase the intellectual, cultural, and societal norms that were common during the Middle Ages. The book shows their relationship, full of love and ideas but touched by sadness and limits. The way they wrote to each other, especially Heloïse's strong defense of their love and views on marriage, brings to light the difficulties of love during that time. This sets the foundation for a larger conversation about societal rules and philosophical ideas that were around back then.