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Averroes - (Gibb Memorial Trust) by George F Hourani (Paperback)
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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.
- Author(s): George F Hourani
- 140 Pages
- History, Middle East
- Series Name: Gibb Memorial Trust
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
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 should not be taught to the common people. Ibn Rushd's contribution to what was clearly a lively debate in Almovarid Andalusia is here accompanied by extracts from two other relevant works, his Damima and Kitab al-Kashf 'an Manahij al-Adilla, and all are covered by a full introduction and notes.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Gibb Memorial Trust
Sub-Genre: Middle East
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 140
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: George F Hourani
Language: English
Street Date: June 30, 2012
TCIN: 93506956
UPC: 9780718902223
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-7704
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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