Averroism

or Av·er·rho·ism

[av-uh-roh-iz-uh m, uh-ver-oh-]

noun

the philosophy of Averroës, largely based on Aristotelianism and asserting the unity of an active intellect common to all human beings while denying personal immortality.

Origin of Averroism

First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) + -ism

Related formsAv·er·ro·ist, Av·er·rho·ist, nounAv·er·ro·is·tic, Av·er·rho·is·tic, adjective

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Historical Examples of averroism

Notwithstanding, Averroism was a fashionable cult in Venice.
Old Continental Towns
Walter M. Gallichan
In such a critical generation the words of Averroism found willing ears, and pupils who outran their teacher.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3
Various
The parties seemed to have changed when Averroism thus took the side of the church; but the change was probably due to compulsion.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3
Various
Such is, in brief, the history of Averroism as it invaded Europe from Spain.
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science
John William Draper
Under the designation of Averroism, there came into prominence the theories of Emanation and Absorption.
History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science
John William Draper

British Dictionary definitions for averroism

Averroism

noun

the teachings of Averroës

Derived FormsAverroist, nounAverroistic, adjective

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