Book Summary
The philosopher Averroes' insistence that religion could be reasoned about and yet remain a valid experience shocked the Islamic world to its core, leading to the burning of his books. This new translation - the only such available in English - of a truly classic work reveals Averroes' key beliefs about reason and religion, in a clear and accessible manner. Suitable for scholars and interested readers alike, this unique text proves that today's disputes between religion, reason and science are not new, but have their roots in the work of philosophers like Averroes, whose effect upon modern thought is fully revealed in this fascinating book.
Book Details
| Book Name | Faith And Reason In Islam (Averroes' Exposition Of Religious Arguments) |
| Author | Averroes, Ibrahim Najjar, Majid Fakhry |
| Publisher | Oneworld Special Priced Titles (Dec 2001) |
| ISBN | 9781851682638 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 176 |
