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Averroism
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Averroism, also known as Rushdism, was a school of medieval philosophy based on the application of the works of 12th-century Andalusian philosopher Averroes, a commentator on Aristotle, in 13th-centur
Averroes depicted in a painting by Italian artist Andrea di Bonaiuto. Florence, 14th century.
Averroes depicted in a painting by Italian artist Andrea di Bonaiuto. Florence, 14th century.
Giovanni di Paolo, "St. Thomas Aquinas Confounding Averroes".
Giovanni di Paolo, "St. Thomas Aquinas Confounding Averroes".
Averroes's theory of the unity of the intellect
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The unity of the intellect, a philosophical theory proposed by the medieval Andalusian philosopher Averroes, asserted that all humans share the same intellect. Averroes expounded his theory in his lon
The unity of the intellect thesis was proposed by Averroes, painted here by the 14th century artist Andrea Bonaiuto.
The unity of the intellect thesis was proposed by Averroes, painted here by the 14th century artist Andrea Bonaiuto.
The unity of the intellect was one of the inspirations for Dante Alighieri's (pictured) political philosophy treatise De Monarchia.
The unity of the intellect was one of the inspirations for Dante Alighieri's (pictured) political philosophy treatise De Monarchia.
Thomas Aquinas, who wrote a detailed treatise attacking the unity of the intellect thesis.
Thomas Aquinas, who wrote a detailed treatise attacking the unity of the intellect thesis.