Averroës On The Koran Flashcards
True or False: Muslim scriptures have contradictions, and from there they can be interpreted in different ways to make the contradiction disappear.
True
What are the two types of meanings that is said that scripture claims can have?
1) Face value for the uneducated.
2) Inner meaning for the educated.
Has law allowed, prohibited, or commanded the study of philosophy?
Commanded.
According to Averroës, what is the most perfect form of reasoning?
Demonstrative reasoning.
Why is it important to study the tools of the ancestors?
They have provided us with logical that will serve us, and it shouldn’t be thrown away.
What people do Averroës claim are ignorant?
Those who deny people with natural intelligence the ability to seek moral information.
True or False: Demonstrative truth and scriptural truth cannot conflict.
True
If scripture doesn’t add up to demonstrative reasoning, how do you interpret the scripture?
Allegorically.
What if something is not mentioned in scripture and shown demonstratively?
There is no contradiction in scripture.
True or false: All Muslims agree on the extent to which things should be allegorically interpreted.
False
True or false: Apparent contradictions are meant for the educated to study them.
True
Is an error committed by a qualified person excused? What about an unqualified person?
Qualified = excused Unqualified = unexcused
Does Averroës defend the use of reason?
Yes
According to Averroës, who is commanded by law to pursue the study of philosophy?
Those who are intellectually qualified for such a study.
True or False: Muslim scriptures have contradictions, and from there they can be interpreted in different ways to make the contradiction disappear.
True
