Averroès
Averroès, also known as Ibn Rushd, was a medieval Andalusian philosopher and jurist who became one of the most influential figures in the history of philosophy, particularly in the interpretation of Aristotle. He is best known for his works that defended Aristotelian philosophy against the critiques posed by Al-Ghazali in his seminal text, 'The Incoherence of the Incoherence', where he argued for the compatibility of faith and reason, asserting that human intellect is a legitimate means to understand the universe. Averroès' thoughts laid the foundation for later philosophical and scientific developments in both the Islamic world and Europe, particularly during the Renaissance.
Born on Jan 01, 1126 (899 years old)
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Averroes, also known as Ibn Rushd, is depicted in a painting as a significant figure in the intellectual history that influenced Thomas von Aquin.
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Averroes is referenced for his views on wine and wisdom.
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Averroès is recognized as a brilliant commentator on Aristotle and is featured in the anthology.
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Averroès defends the coherence of philosophy, asserting that faith and reason are complementary.
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