Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: April 14, 1126
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Córdoba, Spain
Died: December 10, 1198
Averroes, an Andalusian polymath and jurist, was a prolific writer and philosopher known for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle. He defended the pursuit of philosophy in Islam and advocated for its compatibility with religious teachings. Opposing Neoplatonist influences, he was a strong proponent of Aristotelianism. Averroes made significant contributions to fields such as medicine, astronomy, physics, and Islamic jurisprudence. His works, particularly his philosophical ideas, sparked controversies in both the Islamic world and Western Europe, leading to the development of the Averroism philosophical movement.
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