The Cambridge Companion to Anselm
by Brian Davies (Editor), Brian Leftow (Editor)
Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
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Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), Benedictine monk and the second Norman archbishop of Canterbury, is regarded as one of the most important philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages. The essays in this volume explore all of his major ideas both philosophical and theological, including his teachings on faith and reason, God's existence and nature, logic, freedom, truth, ethics, and key Christian doctrines. There is also discussion of his life, the sources of his thought, and his show more influence on other thinkers. New readers will find this the most convenient, accessible guide to Anselm currently available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of developments in the interpretation of Anselm. show lessTags
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Brian Davies is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, New York. His most recent books include Thomas Aquinas's. 'Summa Theologiae': A guide and commentary (Oxford University Press, 2014), Thomas Aquinas's 'Summa Contra Gentiles': A guide and commentary. (Oxford University Press, 2016) and The Oxford Handbook of Aquinas show more (co-editor, Oxford University Press, 2014). show less
Brian Leftow is the Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Oriel College.
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- The Cambridge Companion to Anselm
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- Philosophy, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, Biography & Memoir
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- 189.4 — Philosophy & psychology Ancient, medieval & eastern philosophy Medieval western philosophy Scholastic: Scotus, Aquinas, Anselm, Abelard
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- B765 .A84 .C36 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Philosophy (General) By period Medieval
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