Some Considerations on Averroes’ Views Regarding Women and Their Role in Society
@article{Belo2009SomeCO, title={Some Considerations on Averroes’ Views Regarding Women and Their Role in Society}, author={Catarina Belo}, journal={Journal of Islamic Studies}, year={2009}, volume={20}, pages={1-20} }
Traditional view on women have been the subject of much debate with some studies offering a comprehensive overview of the problem. The present study contributes to the discussion by focusing on a Muslim philosopher, Averroes (Ibn Rushd, d. 1198) known in medieval Europe as an Aristotelian commentator. Modern research shows him as a philosopher in his own right. The originality of his veiws on women would place him in that category. This study examines Averroes’ view on women against the…
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