Anselm

1033 - 1109

leading medieval thinker, and Archbishop of Canterbury, who is remembered for his ontological arguments for the existence of God, and his position on theological matters

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Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Saint Anselm -- An assessment of the major aspects of Anselm's thought, along with a comprehensive bibliography.

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Medieval Sourcebook - Anselm on the Existence of God -- Includes excerpts on the ontological argument from the Proslogion, Gaunilo's response, and Anselm's reply.

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Catholic Encyclopedia - Anselm -- Detailed biographical information by W.H. Kent.

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Papal Encyclicals - Communium Rerum -- The Encyclical of Pius X, which commemorates the eighth centenary of Anselm's death.

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Philosophy Pages - Anselm -- A brief discussion of the Anselm's life; links to electronic texts.

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Columbia Encyclopedia - Anselm -- Brief biographical sketch.

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