The Incoherence of The Incoherence by Averroes

The Incoherence of The Incoherence by Averroes is a philosophical defense of Aristotelian thought against Al-Ghazali’s critique of the philosophers. Averroes responds point by point to arguments about causality, divine knowledge, creation, and the nature of reason. He argues that philosophy and religion need not be enemies when each is understood properly. The work defends rational inquiry as a legitimate path to truth. It also shows the intensity of medieval debates over metaphysics, theology, and interpretation. The book became a major influence on later Islamic, Jewish, and Christian philosophy.