Anselmian

/ænˈsɛlm.i.ən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or following the philosophical and theological ideas of Saint Anselm.

Etymology

Derived from 'Anselm' plus '-ian' suffix, creating an adjective that describes anything pertaining to Anselm's thought, especially his theological arguments.

Kelly Says

Philosophers still debate 'Anselmian' arguments about God's existence—that 11th-century monk created a logical framework so influential that universities still teach it 950 years later.

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