Vital du Four

Vital du Four ( OFM) (* 1260 in Bazas, † 1327 in Avignon ) was a scholastic theology and Franciscan philosopher. Since 1312 he was a cardinal.

He studied 1285 - 1291 Theology in Paris, then taught in Montpellier, from 1296 in Toulouse. His most important works include the " Quodlibeta ", the " Quaestiones disputatae " and the treatise " De rerum principio ".

Vital du Four is considered a pioneer of important ideas that are executed only by other philosophers, such as Duns Scotus and William of Ockham. He emphasizes the experience as the basis of all knowledge, which is especially true for the inner experience. In the poverty dispute between the Franciscan Spirituals and John XXII. he finally bowed to the authority of the Pope.

In 1310 he acquired work describes the medically useful effects of Armagnac.