Chance and Determinism in Avicenna and Averroes
Author | : Catarina Belo |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2007-02-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789047419150 |
ISBN-13 | : 9047419154 |
Rating | : 4/5 (154 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Chance and Determinism in Avicenna and Averroes by : Catarina Belo
Download or read book Chance and Determinism in Avicenna and Averroes written by Catarina Belo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-02-28 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the issue of determinism in Avicenna and Averroes through an analysis of their views on chance, matter and divine providence. It sets the debate against the philosophical/historical background of Aristotelianism, Neoplatonism and Islamic theology.