Saint Anselm of Canterbury, born around 1033 in Aosta, Italy, is often considered one of the most influential figures in medieval philosophy and theology. His contributions span a variety of fields, from metaphysics to ethics, but his primary legacy lies in his exploration of the nature of God, a theme that permeates nearly all of his writings. Anselm's philosophy is deeply tied to his religious vocation as a Benedictine monk and later the Archbishop of Canterbury, roles that placed him at the heart of the intellectual and ecclesiastical life of 11th and 12th-century Europe. His work blends rigorous logic and deep theological insight, with a focus on the relationship between faith and reason, a hallmark of the medieval scholastic tradition. Anselm takes the reader through a series of meditations on the nature of God, relying on reason to articulate the divine attributes, such as omnipotence, omniscience, and simplicity, that define the Creator.