Original scientific paper

Anzelm's »Intellectus Fidei« with a Review of »Cur Deus homo«

Ivica Raguž ; The Catholic Faculty of Theology in Đakovo, The Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, Đakovo, Croatia

Abstract

The article ponders the »intellectus fidei« method of theological reflection developed by Anselm of Canterbury which we shall present as being dialectical-rational. Unlike patristic theology, wherein the »quaerere« method predominates - the search for God, for the face of God - Anselm introduces/asserts the »accedere« method, clarity of the mind expressed in »rationes necessariae.« Though Anselm is not a rationalistic theologian, of which he is frequently accused, the article points out the problematicity of his dialectical-rational »quaerere« method. This is particularly evident in his work »Cur Deus homo« which is discussed in the second section. The basic aspects of this work are portrayed with a special emphasis on Anselm's angelology which represents the hidden core of the complete argumentation on atonement. This work also is assessed in a positive way, but not without indicating the limitations of Anselm's dialectical-rational method therein.

Keywords

Anselm of Canterbury; atonement; salvation; faith; reason; Cur Deus homo

Hrčak ID:

131301

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/131301

Publication date:

22.12.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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