What science did Grosseteste notably contribute to?
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In theology, Grosseteste notably contributed to the integration of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian thought. He was particularly influential in the development of the concept of "duplex veritas," which posits that there are two levels of truth: the literal and the allegorical. This concept had a profound impact on medieval theology and philosophy.
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