The Philosophy and Theology of Averroes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Averroës, 1126-1198

Contributor:

Muhammad Jamil al-Rahman

Series:

The Gaekwad studies in religion and philosophy, XI

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Philosophy and Theology of Averroes" by Averroës is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. This text is a collection of translations and interpretations of Averroes' treatises, focusing on the relationship between philosophy and religion within Islamic thought. It aims to elucidate Averroes' views on the compatibility of rational inquiry and divine law, providing insights into the discourse surrounding the intersection of faith and reason. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to explore the complex relationship between religion and philosophy, specifically delving into whether the study of philosophy aligns with or contradicts the teachings and laws of Islam. The author, Mohammad Jamil-ur-Rehman, emphasizes the necessity of rational inquiry as a means to achieve a profound understanding of creation and, subsequently, the Creator. He sets the stage for a discourse that highlights the importance of philosophical reasoning alongside religious faith, suggesting that the pursuit of knowledge through observation and logic is not only acceptable but encouraged by religious doctrine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A decisive discourse on the delineation of the relation between religion and philosophy

Appendix: On the problem of eternal knowledge which Averroes has mentioned in his decisive discourse

An exposition of the methods of argument concerning the doctrines of the faith, and a determination of doubts and misleading innovation brought into the faith through interpretations.

Credits:

Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-06-27