Anselm of Canterbury (–1109)
Author of Anselm of Canterbury: The Major Works
About the Author
Anselm of Canterbury, far and away the best philosopher of the eleventh century, described his philosophical work as faith seeking understanding. Following Augustine of Hippo, he argues that without faith he could not find the convincing rational arguments that establish understanding and that show more convincing evidence of a contradiction to the faith would invalidate any argument. Nonetheless, faith with understanding is better than faith alone. He avoids the citation of authorities in his writings, using argument alone to establish his points (something for which his teacher Lanfranc chided him), and he insists on answering every possible objection to his views with clear reasons against it. He is but little interested in the task of reconciling authorities or finding a unity of doctrine in the thought of the various Church Fathers. However, Augustine is, in fact, his constant inspiration, providing him even with the dialogue form he uses in his works. Anselm's thought is rooted in dialectical and grammatical technique. He is particularly skilled at resolving difficulties by uncovering the true logical form of expressions with misleading grammatical forms. His writings are without exception a feast for the analytical mind, yet accessible even to a beginner. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Anselm of Canterbury
St. Anselm Basic Writings: Proslogium, Mologium, Gaunilo's In Behalf of the Fool, Cur Deus Homo (1962) 608 copies
Prayers and Meditations of St. Anselm with the Proslogion (Penguin Classics) (1979) — Author; Author — 421 copies
Three Philosophical Dialogues: On Truth, on Freedom of Choice, on the Fall of the Devil (1967) 102 copies
Proslogium; Monologium; an appendix, In behalf of the fool, by Gaunilon; and Cur Deus homo (1903) 51 copies
Anselm of Canterbury: Monologion, Proslogion, Debate With Gaunilo, & A Meditation on Human Redemption (1974) 21 copies
The devotions of Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (Classics of Catholic Tradition) (1903) 13 copies
Anselm of Canterbury, Volume Two: Philosophical Fragments; De Grammaties; On Truth; Freedom of Choice; The Fall of the… (1976) 11 copies
The Major Works of St. Anselm: Proslogium; Monologium; An Appendix in Behalf of the Fool by Guanilon; Cur Deus Homo (2016) 7 copies
Obras completas de San Anselmo 5 copies
The Works of Saint Anselm (Prologium, Monologium, in Behalf of the Fool, and Cur Deus Homo) (2012) 4 copies
Anselm of Canterbury: Two Letters Concerning Roscelin; The Incarnation of the Word; Why God Became a Man; The Virgin… (1976) 4 copies
The Complete Treatises: with Selected Letters and Prayers and the Meditation on Human Redemption (Hackett Classics) (2022) 4 copies
Oeuvres t. II. Le Grammairien. De la vérité. La Liberté du choix. La Chute du diable (1987) 3 copies
Sur l'accord de la prescience, de la prédestination et de la grâce de Dieu avec le libre choix (1988) 3 copies
ST. ANSELM BASIC WRITINGS, Proslogium, Monologium, Cur Deus Homo, Gaunilo's In Behalf of the Fool — Author — 2 copies
on the procession of the holy spirit 2 copies
Obres escollides 2 copies
Epistolae Anselmi Cantuariensis Archiepiscopi = Letters of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (2019) 2 copies
Sto. Anselmo / Abelardo 1 copy
Epistolae Anselmi Cantuariensis archiepiscopi = Letters of Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury. Vol. 1, The Bec letters (2020) 1 copy
Despre libertatea alegerii 1 copy
De quatuordecim partibus beatitudinis = the fourteen parts of blessedness : chapter 5 of Dicta Anselmi by Alexander of… (1994) 1 copy
Mazmore D David 1 copy
The Family Sunday Book 1 copy
Authority of the bible 1 copy
De ce s-a facut Dumnezeu om 1 copy
Leben, Lehre und Werke 1 copy
. Inglaterra : 1982 1 copy
Lunch in fur 1 copy
Sojourner Microcosms 1 copy
Perchè un Dio uomo 1 copy
Inselmaler 1 copy
1: Priore e abate del Bec 1 copy
Saint Anselm 1 copy
St. Anselm's Proslogion with A Reply on Behalf of the Fool by Guanilo and The Author's Reply to Gaunilo (1965) 1 copy
Monologium 1 copy
O gramático 1 copy
Oraciones y meditaciones 1 copy
Il proslogion et alia 1 copy
Proslogium 1 copy
Works of St Anselm 1 copy
Associated Works
Philosophy in the Middle Ages: The Christian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions (1983) — Contributor — 443 copies
God Makes the Rivers to Flow: Selections from the Sacred Literature of the World Chosen for Daily Meditation (1982) — Contributor — 214 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume I Advent Season and Christmas Season) (1974) — Contributor; Contributor — 100 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume II Lenten Season and Easter Season) (1974) — Contributor; Contributor — 97 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume III: The Weeks of the Year 6 - 34) (1974) — Contributor; Contributor — 66 copies
Witness of the Saints: Patristic Readings in the Liturgy of the Hours (2012) — Contributor; Contributor — 24 copies
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- Other names
- Anselm of Aosta
Anselm of Canterbury
Anselm of Bec
Anselmus Cantuariensis
Anselm von Canterbury
Anselmus Candiae Genavae (show all 7)
Anselmo de Cantuária - Birthdate
- c. 1033
- Date of death
- 1109-04-21
- Burial location
- Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Burgundy
- Country (for map)
- Italy
- Birthplace
- Aosta, Italy
- Place of death
- Canterbury, Kent, England
- Places of residence
- Canterbury, Kent, England
Bec, France - Occupations
- monk
Archbishop of Canterbury (1093-1109)
philosopher - Relationships
- Gundulf de Candia (father)
Ermenberga of Geneva (mother) - Organizations
- Roman Catholic Church
- Short biography
- Saint Anselm of Canterbury (/ˈænsɛlm/; c. 1033 – 21 April 1109), also called Anselm of Aosta for his birthplace, and Anselm of Bec for his home monastery, was a Benedictine monk, philosopher, and prelate of the Church, who held the office of Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109.
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