Averroism
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of Averroism
First recorded in 1745–55; Averro(ës) ( def. ) + -ism
Example Sentences
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The patricians of Venice and the lecturers of Padua made Averroism synonymous with doubt and criticism in theology, and with sarcasm against the hierarchy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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 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 Walsh, James Joseph
The parties seemed to have changed when Averroism thus took the side of the church; but the change was probably due to compulsion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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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