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Reason and Revelation

The Method of Interpretation between Ibn Rushd, Moses Maimonides, and Spinoza

A comparative philosophical study tracing the evolution of hermeneutic methods among three giants of rational thought: Averroes, Maimonides, and Spinoza.

About this book

In his prominent philosophical book "Reason and Revelation: The Method of Hermeneutics Between Averroes, Maimonides, and Spinoza" (published by Ruya for Publishing and Distribution), researcher Dr. Ashraf Mansour delivers an exceptional academic thesis bridging medieval and modern philosophy through the problematic relation between reason and sacred text. The book investigates how major philosophers from Islamic, Jewish, and modern traditions approached hermeneutics, tracing Averroes' reconciliation of wisdom and sharia, Maimonides' textual interpretations, and Spinoza's revolutionary critique of scripture. Mansour dives with analytical eloquence into dissecting "the structures of interpretation and rational legitimacy." Through an eloquent literary style combining epistemological rigor with intellectual clarity, the author offers an extraordinary work.

Why read it?

Because it offers readers and researchers a profound comparative philosophical understanding of hermeneutic methods and the evolving relation between reason and revelation.

Who is it for?

For medieval and modern philosophy scholars, philosophy of religion researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the complex relation between reason and sacred text.

Book details

Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789774990724
ISBN-10
9774990722
Page count
506
Age rating
Adults