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Averroes

His Life, Work and Influence

Majid Fakhry

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English
Oneworld Publications
30 July 2001
Born in 12th-century Muslim Spain, the philosopher Averroes was one of the chief commentators on Aristotle, and almost single-handedly responsible for bringing Aristotelian thought to the Western world. His theories on religion and reason, however, shocked many of his peers in the Islamic world, and he became an outcast, banished from his country and reviled by his successors. He died in 1198, at the age of 72. This is a comprehensive overview of Averroes's life and thoughts, covering everything from his role as Aristotelian thinker, to his position as the founding father of secular thought in Western Europe. In an accessible style, Majid Fakhry reviews Averroes's life not only within the context of his own time, but also assesses his effect on today's philosophical thought.
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Imprint:   Oneworld Publications
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 225mm,  Width: 146mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   336g
ISBN:   9781851682690
ISBN 10:   1851682694
Pages:   224
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. He has been a lecturer in philosophy in Lebanon and the UK, as well as in the US. His publications include 'A History of Islamic Philosophy' and 'Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism: A Short Introduction'.

Reviews for Averroes: His Life, Work and Influence

`A concise yet powerful representation of Averroes' thought and Islamic philosophy in general.' * Journal of Islamic Philosophy *


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