PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- Bonaventure is the first great philosopher of the Franciscan Order.
- In 1207 Francis of Assisi, born to a wealthy family, was called to a life of poverty, penance, and preaching.
- Under the rule, which Pope Innocent III approved in 1209, the Franciscans would own no property either individually or in common. They would be mendicant friars, preaching and ministering to the poor.