Averroes (Ibn Rushd) his life, works and influence
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life, times, and achievements of Averroes, a 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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oneworld
2001
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| Series: | Great Islamic thinkers
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Add Tag | Summary: | This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life, times, and achievements of Averroes, a 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 187 pages illustrations 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1851682694 |
Ibn Rushd (Averroes)