Faith and Reason in Islam - (Great Islamic Writings) by Averroes (Paperback)

About the Book

The first translation available in English of a key work by the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher Averroes, which reveals his controversial views about reason, religion, and humankind's relationship with God. Suitable both for scholars and interested readers, this unique text proves that today's disputes between religion, reason, and science are far from a new phenomenon.

Book Synopsis

Available for the first time in the English language, this is a complete and annotated translation of a key work by the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher, Averroes (Ibn Rushd). Acknowledged as the leading transmitter of Aristotelian th ought, Averroes also held controversial views about the re lationship between faith and reason, arguing that religion should not be allowed to impose limits on the exercise of rational thought. His theory of rationality, along with others on language, justice and the interpretation of religious texts, is clearly presented here, in a work that provides the most comprehensive picture available of Averroes's great intellectual achievements.

About the Author

Ibrahim Najjar teaches philosophy and is Advisor to the Chancellor at the University of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. He ha published several books and many articles on Western and Islamic philosophy, in both English and Arabic.