Believe Quote by Anselm of Canterbury
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“And indeed we believe you [God] to be something than which a greater cannot be conceived.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Proslogion, Anselm of Canterbury, 1078
God is defined as the greatest conceivable being, beyond any greater conception.
In simple terms: God is the ultimate, unsurpassable being.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the limits of human understanding.
Themes
theology
philosophy
ontology
Mood
contemplative
scholarly
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- faith discussions
- philosophical debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
ontological argument
existence
divine attributes
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “greater” mean in this context?
- Can the concept be reconciled with modern science?
A Different Perspective
The argument may be challenged by alternative definitions of greatness.
