Averroism
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Origin of Averroism
First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) ( def. ) + -ism
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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 Etienne Dinet
Averroism is still a subject of at least academic interest, and Renan's monograph on it and its author was one of the popular books of the latter half of the nineteenth century in philosophic circles.
From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by James Joseph Walsh
In Upper Italy, Averroism long maintained its ground.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by John William Draper
From them conjointly Western Europe derived its philosophical ideas, which in the course of time culminated in Averroism; Averroism is philosophical Islamism.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by John William Draper
Renan, however, says that he merely tried to justify Averroism against the charge of heterodoxy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various
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