Averroism
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Averroism
First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) ( def. ) + -ism
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Thus we may regard Michael as the founder of Paduan Averroism.
From Science and Medieval Thought The Harveian Oration Delivered Before the Royal College of Physicians, October 18, 1900 by Allbutt, Sir Thomas Clifford
Averroism, born of this enthusiasm, may be justly considered not only the precursor of Reform, but also the father of modern Rationalism.
From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Dinet, Etienne
In Duns Scotus, Averroes and Aristotle are the unequalled masters of the science of proof; and he pronounces distinctly the separation between Catholic and philosophical truth, which became the watchword of Averroism.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
In Upper Italy, Averroism long maintained its ground.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William
Such is, in brief, the history of Averroism as it invaded Europe from Spain.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William
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