anti-Anselmian
|an-ti-an-sel-mi-an|
/ˌænti-ænˈsɛlmiən/
against Anselm's views
Etymology
'anti-Anselmian' originates from the combining form 'anti-' (from Greek anti-, meaning 'against') and 'Anselmian', itself formed from the proper name 'Anselm' plus the adjectival suffix '-ian'.
'Anselmian' developed in modern English from the name 'Anselm' (an Old Germanic personal name composed of elements 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'helm' meaning 'protection'); the prefix 'anti-' entered English from Greek/Latin usage as a combining form; the compound 'anti-Anselmian' arose in modern scholarly discourse to label opposition to Anselm's views.
Initially it simply signified being 'against Anselm (or his doctrines)'; over time the term has remained specialized, used mainly in philosophical and theological contexts to indicate opposition to specific Anselmian positions (for example, the ontological argument).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who opposes Anselm's doctrines or the philosophical/theological positions derived from Anselm.
An anti-Anselmian argued that existence cannot be proved merely by definition.
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Adjective 1
opposed to the philosophical or theological views associated with Anselm (especially his ontological argument and related doctrines).
Several contemporary theologians adopted an anti-Anselmian critique of the ontological argument.
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