Exsilium hominum ignorantia est. Honorius Augustodunensis and Knowledge in the twelfth century
José Miguel de Toro
During the twelfth century, Honorius Augustodunensis wrote a number of encyclopaedic works. In Imago mundi (circa 1110) he presents system cosmos based on traditional authorities early Middle Ages. By contrast, in De animae exsilio et patria 1140), proposes an updated educational curriculum for his time, influenced greatly by arrival Greco-Arab knowledge Europe. An analysis these works reveals evolution Honorius’ thinking, with two particular points interest emerging: 1) that Honorius, rather than reacting to century Renaissance, fact contributed it through divulgation works, and 2) new was already beginning spread across Holy Roman Empire during first half century.