Anselm of Canterbury

Philosopher

Anselm of Canterbury was an Italian Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher, and theologian who held the office of Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. He is renowned as the originator of the ontological argument for the existence of God and the satisfaction theory of atonement. His major works, such as the Proslogion and Cur Deus Homo, profoundly influenced Western theology and philosophy. Regarded as a Doctor of the Church, Anselm's intellectual legacy marks him as one of the founders of Scholasticism.

Jan 01, 1033 - Apr 21, 1109 Italian 15 Quotes

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