averroe

[US]/əˈvɛəroʊz/
[UK]/əˈvɛroʊs/

Translation

n.Averroes (1126-1198) was an Islamic philosopher, physician, and jurist from Cordoba, whose commentaries on Aristotle had major influence on medieval European thought.
Word Forms
Pluralaverroes

Phrases & Collocations

averroes' philosophy

averroes' commentary

averroes' influence

works of averroes

averroes' interpretation

followers of averroes

averroes' logic

critique of averroes

averroes' metaphysics

Example Sentences

averroës' philosophy combined aristotelian thought with islamic theology.

averroës' commentaries on aristotle were highly influential in medieval europe.

averroës' teachings sparked debates among christian scholars.

averroës' work "the incoherence of the incoherence" defended philosophy against theology.

averroës' rational approach influenced the development of scholasticism.

averroës' ideas were translated into latin during the 12th century.

averroës' influence extended to jewish thinkers like maimonides.

averroës' concept of double truth was controversial in his time.

averroës' university in cordoba produced many scholars.

averroës' medical writings were also important contributions to science.

averroës' legacy continues to be studied in philosophy departments worldwide.

averroës' death in 1198 marked the end of a brilliant intellectual era.

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