The Cambridge Companion to Anselm

ISBN-13: 9780521002059 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 323 str.

Brian Davies; Brian Leftow

Opis

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 his major philosophical and theological ideas, including his teachings on faith and reason, God's existence and nature, logic, freedom, truth, ethics, and key Christian doctrines. They also cover his life, the sources of his thought, and his influence on other thinkers.

Recenzje

'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

Spis treści

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.