An in-depth analysis of medieval philosophy has lately attracted scholars and theologians alike. The historical stratum of human culture and spirituality, which has been around for almost a dozen centuries, has not unduly aroused scientific interest. One of the reasons for this attitude is hidden in the unique phenomenon of a special kind of philosophy - scholasticism, generated at the intersection of two cultures - religious-Christian and philosophical. Scholasticism was perceived by scientists as something of no value, insignificant and empty. (...) Almost unexplored, it remains in religious literature. (shrink)

Anselm Canterbury is rightly one of the philosophers who boldly set out to theologize through the use of ample possibilities of reason for rational interpretation of the most complex problems. This aspect of his work is covered differently, but without proper depth, in the scientific literature. The main purpose of this study is to carry out a deeper analysis of the rational approaches of this scholastic philosopher to the main problem of Christianity - the problem of God.

Aurelius Augustine - one of the four doctors of the Catholic Church - known as the brightest representative of Western patristics, one of the most recognized creators of the doctrine of the role and significance of the church.