anselmian
|an-sel-mi-an|
/ænˈsɛlmiən/
relating to Anselm or his thought
Etymology
'anselmian' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the name 'Anselmus' (used adjectivally as 'Anselmianus'), where the personal name 'Anselmus' ultimately comes from Old High German 'Anshelm' composed of 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'helm' meaning 'protection' or 'helmet'.
'anselmian' developed from Latin 'Anselmianus' (Medieval Latin) into Middle English forms and later entered modern English as 'Anselmian', used to denote relation to Anselm or his ideas.
Initially it denoted simply 'of or relating to the person Anselm'; over time it came to be used more specifically for doctrines, arguments, and theological positions associated with Anselm (notably the ontological argument).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who follows or defends the ideas or theological/philosophical positions of Anselm; an adherent of Anselm's doctrines.
Many medieval scholars were anselmians in their approach to metaphysics.
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Adjective 1
relating to Saint Anselm (Anselm of Canterbury) or to his theological and philosophical views, especially his formulation of the ontological argument for God's existence.
The paper offers an anselmian interpretation of the ontological argument.
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