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Averroes (Ibn Rushd)

1126–1198 — Al-Andalus/Spain

Era: Medieval

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The Commentator who lit the Renaissance.

"Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hatred, and hatred leads to violence."

Biography

His commentaries on Aristotle reignited Western philosophy. Exiled for his ideas. Called 'The Commentator' by Aquinas.

Key Facts

  • Commentaries reignited Western philosophy
  • Exiled for his ideas
  • Called 'The Commentator'
  • Influenced Thomas Aquinas
  • Bridged Islamic and Western thought

They exiled him. His ideas lit the Renaissance.

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