11/07/2025 15:15
- 17:30
HALL: Lecture Hall 29
Proponent:
Bruckner I.
Chair:
Mandelkow K.
Speaker:
Bruckner I.,
Jöri J.,
Kirschner M.,
Marchionni S.,
Semenikhin N.,
Steinwender M.
Anselm of Aosta (1033/4-1109) occupies an important place in both theological and philosophical discourse, bridging the realms of faith and reason, affectivity and intellect. Within the monastic tradition, his thought exemplifies a deeply integrated approach to spiritual inquiry, characterized by a dramatic interplay of personal experience, rational reflection, and affective engagement. As a Benedictine monk, abbot, philosopher, theologian, and Archbishop of Canterbury, Anselm represents a foundational figure for both scholasticism and alternative sapiential approaches to the Logos. His work invites dialogue not only within his historical context but also with contemporary perspectives, including the affective and performative turns in the humanities. This panel investigates the interrelation of rationality, affectivity, and performative practice in Anselmian thought, considering its relevance for contemporary intellectual and spiritual frameworks. In particular, while Anselm's texts serve as a central focus, they are placed in conversation with other thinkers - past and present - who seek to integrate sapiential, affective and performative aspects in theology and philosophy.