Averroes: On the Harmony of Religion and Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780718902223)

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.

Author: George F. Hourani
ISBN-10: 071890222X
ISBN-13: 9780718902223
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2012
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.40d