St. Anselm: Proslogium, Monologium, An Appendix, In Behalf Of The Fool (1903) - Hardcover

by Anselm (Author), Gaunilo (Author), Sidney Norton Deane (Translator)

St. Anselm: Proslogium, Monologium, An Appendix, In Behalf Of The Fool (1903) is a book written by Anselm, a medieval philosopher and theologian. The book consists of four parts: Proslogium, Monologium, An Appendix, and In Behalf Of The Fool. Proslogium is a philosophical work in which Anselm attempts to prove the existence of God through a single argument, known as the ontological argument. He argues that God is the greatest possible being and therefore must exist, as existence is a necessary part of greatness. Monologium is a theological work in which Anselm explores the nature of God and his attributes, including his omnipotence, omniscience, and goodness. He argues that God is the source of all existence and that everything that exists is dependent on him. An Appendix is a short text in which Anselm defends his views against objections raised by his contemporaries. In Behalf Of The Fool is a dialogue between a wise man and a fool, in which Anselm argues that even a fool can come to know God through reason and contemplation. He argues that God's existence can be known through the natural world and that even those who lack formal education can come to know him through their own experiences. Overall, St. Anselm: Proslogium, Monologium, An Appendix, In Behalf Of The Fool (1903) is a classic work of medieval philosophy and theology, exploring the nature of God and his relationship to the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.