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Averroist

Averroist

9.9
Relating to the ideas of Averroes who used reason to read Aristotle
  • adjective
  • /ˈævəˌrɔɪst/
  • Specialized
: averroísta
  • Her thesis explored the influence of Averroist thought on European universities.

Examples

  • Medieval scholars often debated Averroist interpretations of philosophy and religion.

  • The Averroist perspective on ethics emphasizes rational thought.

  • The professor gave an Averroist analysis of Aristotle's works in his lecture.

  • Many philosophers consider the Averroist interpretation of Aristotle revolutionary.

  • The professor gave an Averroist analysis of Aristotle's works in his lecture.

  • Medieval scholars often debated Averroist interpretations of philosophy and religion.

  • The Averroist perspective on ethics emphasizes rational thought.

Surface Forms

Averroist positive

Morphology

Averroist = Averroes (transparent) = Averroes + ist

Formed by adding the relational/agent suffix '-ist' to the name Averroes; the sense 'relating to or a follower of Averroes' is directly predictable from the base and suffix.

Etymology

Averroist comes from the name Averroes, the Latin form of the Arab thinker Ibn Rushd, plus the ending -ist meaning 'a follower'. So an Averroist idea describes a view that follows Averroes' emphasis on 'reason' and a rational reading of 'Aristotle'.