| Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence Contributor(s): Fakhry, Majid (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851682694 ISBN-13: 9781851682690 Publisher: ONEWorld OUR PRICE: $31.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2013 Annotation: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life, times, and achievements of Averroes, a twelfth-century Muslim philosopher whose ideas were so controversial that his books were burnt not once, but twice. A fascinating introduction that covers all the key issues and underlines the importance of Islamic philosophy as a vital ingredient in contemporary Western culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Philosophers - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Great Islamic Writings |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 5.78" W x 8.88" (0.74 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This stimulating book covers all area of the twelfth century Muslim philosopher's life from his transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world, to his conflict with the Ash'arite theologians. |