The Muslim Philosopher Known in Europe as Averroès Attempted to Resolve

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Muslim philosopher known in Europe as Averroès attempted to resolve a perceived problem in philosophy of:

• A) reconciling the apparent contradiction between the apparent rational principles that govern the world and the unpredictability of the world.
• B) understanding how Aristotle's logic applied to real-world problems.
• C) understanding Aristotle's philosophy as it was changed and modified by Neoplatonism.
• D) reconciling the Greek idea of the freedom individuals had in the world and the view that God determined everything that happens in the world.
• E) reconciling the Greek idea of the eternity of the world with the Islamic idea of the limited nature of the world.

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