Averroism
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of Averroism
First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) ( def. ) + -ism
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Under the designation of Averroism, there came into prominence the theories of Emanation and Absorption.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by John William Draper
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
Such is, in brief, the history of Averroism as it invaded Europe from Spain.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by John William Draper
Averroism, which is based on these facts, is brought into Christendom through Spain and Sicily.
From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by John William Draper
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
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