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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