The Cambridge Companion to Anselm

Explores the major ideas of one of the most important philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages.

Brian Davies (Edited by), Brian Leftow (Edited by)

9780521002059, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 2 December 2004

338 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.5 kg

'Philosophers and theologians will find this collection a valuable addition to medieval thought … The Cambridge Companion to Anselm will be a valuable addition to library collections in philosophy, theology and medieval studies.' Reference Reviews

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 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.

Introduction Brian Davies and Brian Leftow
1. Anselm's life, works, and immediate influence G. R. Evans
2. Anselm on faith and reason Marilyn Adams
3. Anselm, Augustine, and Platonism Gareth Matthews
4. Anselm's philosophy of language Peter King
5. Anselm on modality Simo Knuutilla
6. Anselm's perfect being theology Brian Leftow
7. Anselm and the ontological argument Brian Davies
8. Anselm's account of freedom Sandra Visser and Thomas Williams
9. Anselm on truth Sandra Visser and Thomas Williams
10. Anselm on ethics Jeffrey Brower
11. Anselm on the Trinity William Mann
12. Anselm on atonement David Brown.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600 [HPCB], History of Western philosophy [HPC]