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Averroes by George F. Hourani

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Book name: Averroes (2024)
Category: Aristotelianism
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Pages: 200 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1961, midnight
This book provides a comprehensive study of Averroes, a seminal Islamic philosopher from the medieval period, known for his profound influence on both the Islamic and Christian intellectual worlds. The text delves into Averroes' life, his philosophical and theological ideas, and particularly his commentaries on Aristotle, which played a crucial role in shaping medieval scholasticism. The author explores how Averroes' attempts to harmonize philosophy with Islamic theology sparked significant debates and how his ideas were received, critiqued, and integrated into European thought, thereby leaving a lasting legacy on the development of Western philosophy and science. The 6011th greatest book of all time

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George F. Hourani

George F. Hourani

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