Can the philosophical framework of Anselm of Canterbury provide a viable solution to the contemporary problem of human free will and moral responsibility? Katherin A. Rogers, a scholar specializing in medieval philosophy, utilizes Anselmian texts to construct a robust libertarian model of freedom. She argues that this historical perspective offers a distinct alternative to modern compatibilist and incompatibilist theories by grounding agency in the capacity for self-creation and moral orientation.

Scholars and philosophers recognize this text as a significant contribution to the revival of Anselmian thought in modern metaphysics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for an audience familiar with scholastic terminology and the nuances of the free will debate.