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Averróis

The Andalusian philosopher who bridged Aristotle and Islam, Averroes is the 'Great Commentator' whose rationalist legacy shaped Western and Islamic thought.

Frases de Averróis

  • Religion is the art of guiding the soul toward perfection, while philosophy is the path of perfection itself.
    Filosófico
  • If the apparent meaning of Scripture conflicts with demonstration, it must be interpreted allegorically.
    Lógica e Direito
  • Nature does nothing in vain.
    Científico
  • Truth does not contradict truth, but agrees with it and bears witness to it.
    Epistemologia
  • Ignorance leads to fear, fear leads to hate, and hate leads to violence. This is the equation.
    Reflexão Social
  • The man who does not seek the science of demonstration does not possess a true human nature.
    Filosófico
  • He who does not know anatomy does not know God.
    Médico-Teológico
  • The correct religion mandates investigation by means of reason into the existence of all beings.
    Filosófico-Teológico
  • The whole art of medicine consists in preserving health in the human body while it exists, and in restoring it when it is lost.
    Científico
  • If the intellect existed in act in man from the beginning, it would never be in potentiality.
    Filosófico Metafísico
  • The philosopher's duty is only to seek the truth, not to please the crowd.
    Reflexão Ética
  • Women are capable of performing the same activities as men, including the art of war and government.
    Pensamento Social

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