John Roscelin (Roscelin of Compiègne, Johannes Roscellinus, Jean Roscelin), c. 1045 - c. 1120. Medieval philosopher and theologian, who dealt with the problem of universals through radical nominalism. He was a teacher of Abelard, who drew heavily on Roscelin's teachings although he also attacked them. 1. Biography.com: Roscellinus, Johannes - Four sentences about his life. 2. Catholic Encyclopedia: Roscelin - Article by M. de Wulf on this scholar, his teachings, and his tritheistic heresy. 3. Columbia Encyclopedia: Roscelin - Concise entry from the 2001 edition. 4. History of Philosophy: Roscelin - Short footnoted article on this medieval thinker and his place in history, summarizing four points of his doctrine.

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