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Averroes (Ibn Rushd): Muslim Scholar, Philosopher, and Physician of the Twelfth Century

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Abu al-Walid ibn Rushd was born in Cordoba, the capital of al-Andalus, as Muslim Spain was called. He was dedicated to the study of Plato and Aristotle, writing comprehensive commentaries on the great Greek philosophers who introduced Europe to the breadth of Greek philosophy. Known as one of the greatest interpreters of Aristotle, he provided a link between ancient and modern thought. Supports history-social science context standards mandating exploration of intellectual exchanges and contributions of Muslim scholars, and their influence on the science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, and medicine of later civilizations.

Language: English

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Rosen Central

Release: August 01, 2005

ISBN: 1404205144

ISBN 13: 9781404205147

Averroes (Ibn Rushd): Muslim Scholar, Philosopher, and Physician of the Twelfth Century

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Abu al-Walid ibn Rushd was born in Cordoba, the capital of al-Andalus, as Muslim Spain was called. He was dedicated to the study of Plato and Aristotle, writing comprehensive commentaries on the great Greek philosophers who introduced Europe to the breadth of Greek philosophy. Known as one of the greatest interpreters of Aristotle, he provided a link between ancient and modern thought. Supports history-social science context standards mandating exploration of intellectual exchanges and contributions of Muslim scholars, and their influence on the science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, and medicine of later civilizations.

Language: English

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Rosen Central

Release: August 01, 2005

ISBN: 1404205144

ISBN 13: 9781404205147

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