I know I once read somewhere that there is no evidence that any
scholastic philosopher ever really contemplated "How many angels can dance
on the head of a pin," but does anyone know when this particular canard
appeared or who introduced it? (I did a web search just now and it is
definitely alive and well as a misconception about the Middle Ages...at
least I *hope* it's a misconception!)
Thanks,
John S.
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