Anselm's Philosophy

by Anselm of Canterbury

One of the first great Christian philosopher's, Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, formed some of the earliest philosophical thought that shaped and gave birth to many of the philosophies we have today. All of Anselm's work is bound within these two covers. Be sure to think deep and think well while making your way through this book!

234 pages, Hardcover

Published November 28, 2015

About the author

Italian-born English monk, abbot, theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury and Doctor of the Church. Helped inaugurate scholasticism in the medieval period, being credited as the "father of scholasticism", and became known for what became known as the "ontological argument" for the existence of God.

He entered the Benedictine order at the abbey of Bec at the age of 27 years in 1060 and served as abbot in 1079.

Anselm of Canterbury, also known as Anselm of Aosta or Anselm of Bec, was a monk and abbot at the Benedictine abbey of Bec. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury under William II from 1093 to his death on 1109.

As a result of the investiture controversy, the most significant conflict between Church and state in Medieval Europe, Henry I again from 1105 exiled him to 1107.

A bull of Clement XI, pope, proclaimed Anselm a doctor of the Church in 1720 . We celebrate his feast day annually on 21 April.