Anselrn of Canterbury, St.
Anselrn of Canterbury, St.
(1033-1109) Was born at Aosta in Italy, educated by the Benedictines, entered the Order c. 1060. Most of his writings were done at the Abbey of Le Bec in Normandy, where he served as Abbot. In 1093 he became Archbishop of Canterbury, which post he occupied with distinction till his death. Anselm is most noted for his much discussed “ontological” argument to prove the existence of God. His theory of truth and his general philosophy are thoroughly Augustinian. Chief worksMonologium, Proslogium, De Veritate, Cur Deus Homo (in PL 158-9). — V.J.B.