The twelfth-century philosopher Averroes is often identified by modern Arab thinkers as an early advocate of the Enlightenment. Saud M. S. Al-Tamamy demonstrates that an historical as well as comparative approach to Averroes' thought refutes this widely held assumption.
A comprehensive one-volume reference resource to Islamic Studies and key research fields within it, written by an international team of leading scholars.
Deals with an era when the Islamic World is making a range of attempts to redefine itself and to grapple with the challenges of modernity. This title is suitable for scholars of Islam and students of philosophy and comparative religion.
Bringing together contributions from leading academics such as Wilferd Madelung and Carl W Ernst, this is essential reading for scholars and students of intellectual history and Islamic studies.
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