Anselm of Canterbury

Italian philosopher (1033–1109), known for ontological argument.

Key Contributions:

• Developed ontological argument for God’s existence.
• Contributed to scholasticism.
• Influenced metaphysics.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• Proslogion (core text)
• Religion (theological philosophy)
• Augustine (influence)
• Aquinas (later scholastic)
• Metaphysics (ontology)

Record

Lived: 1033–1109

Tradition: Italian