History of Latin Averroism in the Middle Ages

di Oscar Lawson (Autore)

Historia Magna, 2025

This work traces the intellectual legacy of Averroism, a philosophical movement rooted in the commentaries of the 12th-century philosopher Averroes (Ibn Rushd), whose synthesis of Aristotle's teachings with Islamic thought made a profound impact on both the Islamic and Latin scholastic traditions. By exploring Averroes' emphasis on the autonomy of reason, the unity of intellect, and the eternity of the world, this study follows the trajectory of Averroism from its flourishing in medieval Europe, particularly through figures like Siger of Brabant and Boethius of Dacia, to its complex relationship with Christian theology, culminating in the ecclesiastical condemnations of the 13th century. The work then examines how Averroism continued to influence Renaissance thinkers such as Giordano Bruno, whose cosmology and pantheism were rooted in Averroist principles, and traces its eventual reinterpretation in the Enlightenment and modern philosophy. From the Enlightenment thinkers who emphasized the power of reason to contemporary philosophers and scientists grappling with the limits of human knowledge, Averroism's legacy remains embedded in modern intellectual discourse, particularly in the fields of philosophy of mind, ethics, political theory, and the natural sciences. By exploring the history of Averroism's influence, this study highlights how the themes of intellectual freedom, reason's relationship to religion, and the pursuit of universal truths have shaped the trajectory of Western thought and continue to inform contemporary debates.

• Autore: Oscar Lawson
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Historia Magna
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798230674405