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Ibn-Roshd

Ibn-Roshd

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A Muslim thinker from Spain who explained Aristotle to people in Europe
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɪbən ˈroʊʃd/
: Ibn-Roshd
  • Ibn-Roshd is celebrated for his commentaries that bridged the gap between Islamic and Western philosophy.

Examples

  • The writings of Ibn-Roshd are still studied by scholars of Islamic and Western philosophy.

  • The works of Ibn-Roshd greatly influenced medieval thought.

  • Ibn-Roshd played a key role in introducing Aristotle’s ideas to Europe.

  • Many medieval philosophers were influenced by the works of Ibn-Roshd.

  • Many scholars consider Ibn-Roshd a key figure in philosophy.

  • The philosophy of Ibn-Roshd has left a lasting legacy in both Eastern and Western academic circles.

  • Ibn-Roshd wrote extensively on Aristotle, significantly shaping the intellectual landscape of his time.

Synonyms

Averroes
vsIbn-Roshd
1 9.9

A Muslim thinker and doctor from Spain in the Middle Ages who explained Aristotle's ideas

is the original Arabic form used in scholarly contexts
Abul-Walid Mohammed ibn-Ahmad Ibn-Mohammed ibn-Roshd
vsIbn-Roshd
9.9

A Muslim thinker, law expert, and doctor from Spain known for books explaining Aristotle

is the shorter, more familiar name used in general accounts

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ibn-Roshd is an Arabic name made of Ibn meaning 'son of' and Roshd meaning 'reason' or 'right guidance'. A helpful way to remember Ibn-Roshd is to think of him as the 'son of reason', since he was a famous philosopher who used reason to explain ideas and is also called Averroes in Europe.