Averroes, Latinized form of his actual name Ibn Rushd, 1126-1198. Medieval Islamic scholar known for his defenses of Aristotle and his view that philosophy and religion are not incompatible. In this regard, he may be considered an important figure in the medieval philosophy of religion. Biographies (4) Works (4) 1. Ibn Rushd, Philosopher and Theologian - An article by Yousif Fajr Raslan, published in the Al Jadid Magazine. Presents this thinker as an opponent of doctrinaire theology. 2. Ibn Rushd, who Planted the Seeds of European Renaissance - An article by Habeeb Salloum, published in Al Jadid Magazine. 3. The Incoherence: Thirteenth Discussion - Lecture notes concerning one part of Averroes' Incoherence of the Incoherence. Provided by R.J. Kilcullen.

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