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Averroes: His Life, Works And Influence
Author: Fakhry, Majid
Great Islamic Writings; Paperback
198 pages
Published: July 2001
Oneworld
ISBN: 1851682694

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life, times, and achievements of Averroes, the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher whose ideas were so controversial that his books were burnt not once, but twice. A fascinating introduction that covers all the key issues and underlines the importance of Islamic philosophy as a vital ingredient in contemporary Western culture.A definitive study of a great Aristotleian thinker, one of the founding fathers of modern philosophy. This text is an overview of Averroes's life and thoughts, covering everything from his role as Aristotelian thinker, to his position as the founding father of secular thought in Western Europe.



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