Explore the heart of Anselm’s arguments with historic clarity .
This edition presents St. Anselm’s Proslogium, Monologium, and Cur Deus Homo, along with an Appendix in Behalf of the Fool by Gaunilon, translated for modern readers.
Two translations anchor the volume: the Proslogium, Monologium, and Appendix as rendered by Sidney Norton Deane, and the Cur Deus Homo by James Gardiner Vose. It also includes an introduction, bibliography, and a collection of quotations from leading philosophers on the ontological argument, offering context and debate for today’s readers.
- Clear translations of core works that shaped medieval philosophy and Christian thought
- An introduction that frames Anselm’s methods, aims, and influence
- A bibliography and curated quotes from Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and others
- A compact, scholarly edition suitable for study and reflection
Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and the history of ideas who want direct access to foundational arguments about existence, faith, and reason.