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Faith and Reason in Islam by Averroes

Faith and Reason in Islam

Averroes' Exposition of Religious Arguments

Averroes, Ibrahim Najjar, ibn Rushd

Oneworld Publications · Print & ebook · June 30, 2001

The first translation available in English of a key work by the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher Averroes, which reveals his controversial views about reason, religion, and humankind's relationship with God.

Religion & PhilosophyReligion & ScienceIslamic Theology
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Averroes examines reason, religion, and humankind’s relationship with God in a newly translated work.
Genres
Religion & Philosophy, Islamic Theology, Religion & Science
Published
Oneworld Publications, June 30, 2001

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The first translation available in English of a key work by the twelfth-century Muslim philosopher Averroes, which reveals his controversial views about reason, religion, and humankind's relationship with God. Suitable both for scholars and interested readers, this unique text proves that today's disputes between religion, reason, and science are far from a new phenomenon.

Reason and Revelation

Averroes examines reason, religion, and humankind’s relationship with God in a newly translated work.

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  • Averroes’ views on reason and religion
  • His account of humankind’s relationship with God

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  • A twelfth-century Muslim philosopher’s controversial views
  • A text presented in English translation

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Islamic Theology53%
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Religion & Philosophy41%

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Publisher categories

  • Islam - General
Authors
Averroes, Ibrahim Najjar, ibn Rushd
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Published
June 30, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Islam - General