Averroes: On the Harmony of Religion and Philosophy

by Ibn Rushd

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In this treatise Ibn Rushd (Averroes) sets out to show that the Scriptural Law (shar') of Islam does not altogether prohibit the study of philosophy by Muslims, but, on the contrary, makes it a duty for a certain class of people, those with the capacity for "demonstrative" or scientific reasoning. Apparent conflicts between the teachings of Scripture and philosophy can be reconciled by allegorical interpretations of Scripture, though such interpretations...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:071890222X

ISBN13:9780718902223

Release Date:June 2012

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Length:140 Pages

Weight:0.45 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Related Subjects

History Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Philosophy Religion Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

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