Averroes : scholar of classical and Islamic philosophy / Bridget Lim and Liz Sonneborn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lim, Bridget, author.

Sonneborn, Liz, author.

Series:

Physicians, scientists, and mathematicians of the Islamic world.

Physicians, Scientists, and Mathematicians of the Islamic World

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Averroës, 1126-1198.

Averroës.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Rosen Publishing, 2017.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The man we call Averroes was one of the great thinkers of the Muslim world during the Middle Ages. An accomplished physician and judge, Averroes is most renowned for writing comprehensive commentaries on Aristotle, ranging from short paraphrases of the great Greek philosopher's words to lengthy, line-by-line analyses approachable by only the most learned scholars. In time, Averroes's commentaries introduced Europe, which had been plunged into the Dark Ages, to the breadth of Greek philosophy. As one of the greatest interpreters of Aristotle, Averroes and his work forged a crucial link between ancient and modern thought.

Contents:

The development of the Islamic world

The education of Averroes

Philosophy and Islam

Law and medicine

Remembering Averroes.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5081-7134-3