Adam of Dryburgh

Adam of Dryburgh
Bornc. 1140
Diedc. 1212
Philosophical work
EraMedieval philosophy
RegionWestern Philosophy
SchoolPremonstratensian, Carthusian
Main interestsMysticism, Asceticism, Carthusian ideal
Notable ideasVarious spiritual and monastic ideals

Adam of Dryburgh (c. 1140 – c. 1212), in later times also known as Adam the Carthusian, Adam Anglicus and Adam Scotus, was an Anglo-Scottish theologian, writer and Premonstratensian and Carthusian monk.

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