"The Philosophy and Theology of Averroes" by Averroës is a collection exploring how philosophy and religion interact, specifically within Islamic thinking. The book searches for the harmony between thinking rationally and religious rules. It looks at Averroes' ideas about whether using logic goes against or fits with Islamic teachings. The beginning of the book shows the author's goal to understand the complicated link between religion and philosophy, especially if studying philosophy agrees or disagrees with Islamic laws. Mohammad Jamil-ur-Rehman, the author, points out that rational thinking is needed to deeply understand creation and, in turn, the Creator, arguing that using reason and watching the world are supported by religious beliefs.
The Philosophy and Theology of Averroes
By Averroës
Explore the complex question of whether logical thought and religious faith can exist together within Islamic tradition.
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About the AuthorIbn Rushd, often Latinized as Averroes, was an Andalusian polymath and jurist who wrote about many subjects, including philosophy, theology, medicine, astronomy, physics, psychology, mathematics, Islamic jurisprudence and law, and linguistics. The author of more than 100 books and treatises, his philosophical works include numerous commentaries on Aristotle, for which he was known in the Western world as The Commentator and Father of Rationalism.
Ibn Rushd, often Latinized as Averroes, was an Andalusian polymath and jurist who wrote about many subjects, including philosophy, theology, medicine, astronomy, physics, psychology, mathematics, Islamic jurisprudence and law, and linguistics. The author of more than 100 books and treatises, his philosophical works include numerous commentaries on Aristotle, for which he was known in the Western world as The Commentator and Father of Rationalism.
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