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Anselmian

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Relating to the ideas of Saint Anselm, especially his argument that God exists

adjective
/ˌæn.səlˈmiː.ən/

Formal

: anselmiano

Many philosophers have debated the validity of the Anselmian argument for the existence of God.

Examples

The Anselmian approach to theology emphasizes faith seeking understanding.
Her research focused on Anselmian concepts in medieval Christian thought.
The Anselmian approach to theology emphasizes reason and faith working together.
Many scholars appreciate Anselmian arguments for the existence of God.
The Anselmian approach to theology emphasizes reason and faith working together.
Many philosophers have debated the validity of the Anselmian argument for the existence of God.
Her research focused on Anselmian concepts in medieval Christian thought.

Surface Forms

Anselmian positive

Morphology

Anselmian = Anselm (semi-transparent) = Anselm + ian

Formed by the productive suffix '-ian' attached to the proper name Anselm; the morphological relation is clear but understanding requires knowledge of the historical figure.

Etymology

Anselmian comes from the name Anselm, a medieval monk and thinker, and the ending -ian means 'related to' or 'belonging to'. So Anselmian describes ideas, theology, or arguments that are 'related to' Anselm's way of thinking.