The Influence of Averroes on European Thought

An exploration of the reception of Avicenna in the West that presents a new reading of the history of European philosophy.

Debeuf takes one on a tour d'horizon through European intellectual history, wherein places of common aberrations appear frighteningly present. Familiar names suddenly seem strange, others have their say, and the reader will hardly forget Averroes / Ibn Rushd any more.

In revealing the profound yet overlooked influence of Arabic philosophy on European thought, Koert Debeuf’s important study challenges the tired but entrenched Eurocentric model of the history of philosophy.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, Islamic thought, and the complex cultural exchanges between East and West. It will appeal to scholars, philosophers, and general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of the rich, diverse heritage of human thought.

Koert Debeuf is a Distinguished Adjunct Professor in Middle East Studies at the Brussels School of Governance, Belguim.