A. D. Smith

Anselm's Other Argument

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ISBN 13:: 9780674725041
author:: A. D. Smith
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 2.5 x 16.5 x 23.5 cm
Genre:: History, Religious History, Other Religions
Condition:: New
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Anselm's Other Argument by Arthur David Smith is a scholarly exploration of a lesser-known aspect of Anselm of Canterbury's philosophical work. The author, A.D. Smith, presents a detailed analysis of this "other argument", which he believes has been misconstrued as the modal ontological argument. Smith's book combines historical research with rigorous philosophical analysis to shed new light on this argument. He argues that it bears a striking resemblance to one employed by Duns Scotus later in his work. This "other argument" is presented in various forms, but always turns on deep, interrelated metaphysical issues. By examining the Reply and other sources, Smith defends a modification of this argument that is implicit in Anselm's work. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of Anselm's thought and its ongoing relevance to philosophical debates.

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