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The Complete Treatises
with Selected Letters and Prayers and the Meditation on Human Redemption
Series: Hackett Classics
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See more"An expanded version of the translator's Anselm: The Basic Writings, The Complete Treatises incorporates new translations of works omitted from that volume (most notably, De grammatico) in addition to selected letters and prayers of philosophical interest"--Cover.
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An expanded version of the translator's Anselm: The Basic Writings, The Complete Treatises incorporates new translations of works omitted from that volume (most notably, De grammatico) in addition to selected letters and prayers of philosophical interest.
The only such collection translated by a single hand and rendered with attention to terminological consistency across the treatises, it is the ideal choice for use by students of philosophy and theology.
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The Complete Treatises by Anselm has been praised for its profound exploration of philosophical and theological ideas, offering deep insights into medieval thought. Critics commend Anselm's ability to articulate complex concepts in a manner that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. Though some may find the archaic language challenging, the treatises are celebrated for their enduring influence on Western philosophy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781647920807
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 November 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: none
Contributors:
- Edited and translated by Thomas Williams
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 733g
Pages: 560
About the Author
Thomas Williams is the Isabelle A. and Henry D. Martin Professor in Medieval Philosophy at Georgetown University.
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