Ibn Rushd (Averroes)

Name: Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
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ISBN: 9798235720145

Reason, Faith, and the Perennial Philosophy

Gew Humanities Group

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English

Global East-West Ltd
05 May 2026

Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600; Western philosophy: Enlightenment

Series: The Thinkers

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Discover the bridge between the Islamic Golden Age and the European Renaissance. Ibn Rushd (Averroes): Reason, Faith, and the Perennial Philosophy explores the synthesis of Greek logic and Islamic revelation. A must-read for anyone interested in the universal truths that unite the East and the West. This book is a clear and compelling guide to one of the most influential thinkers of the mediaeval world.

Ibn Rushd stands at the crossroads of civilisations: a Muslim jurist deeply rooted in Islamic law, a philosopher devoted to Aristotle, and a thinker whose works shaped Jewish and Christian scholastic traditions. His intellectual project was bold yet simple: to demonstrate that truth is one-and that reason and revelation, properly understood, cannot contradict each other.

This book traces his life in Al-Andalus, his major philosophical doctrines, and his enduring legacy. It examines:

The intellectual encounter between Greek philosophy and Islamic thought Ibn Rushd's method as a commentator and teacher His critique of theological and philosophical rivals His vision of knowledge as a shared human enterprise His relevance to contemporary debates on science, religion, and pluralism

Written in an accessible style, this work invites readers into the art of thinking itself-an art Ibn Rushd practised with rigour, humility, and courage.

By: Gew Humanities Group
Imprint: Global East-West Ltd
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 313g
ISBN: 9798235720145
Series: The Thinkers
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active