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anselm

/ˈæn.sɛlm/

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noun

/ˈæn.sɛlm/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному историческому деятелю, итальянскому бенедиктинскому монаху, который служил архиепископом Кентерберийским и признан одним из основателей схоластики, особенно известным своим онтологическим аргументом в пользу существования Бога.

A proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, an Italian Benedictine monk who served as Archbishop of Canterbury and is recognized as a founder of scholasticism, particularly noted for his ontological argument for the existence of God.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Medieval theologian and philosopherC1formal

    An Italian-born Benedictine monk who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109, known as a founder of scholasticism and for his ontological argument for God's existence.

    ruАнсельм

    • Anselm's ontological argument remains a central topic in philosophy of religion.
    • As Archbishop of Canterbury, Anselm was involved in conflicts with English kings.
    • Scholars still debate the validity of Anselm's proof of God's existence.