1574 ARISTOTLE COMMENTARY by IBN RUSHD antique ILLUSTRATED 16 century VELLUM

[Aristotle]ARISTOTELIS COMMENTARIES by IBN RUSHDARISTOTELISSTAGIRITAE ...libri duocum AVERROIS CORDUBENSISVenice: apud Iuntas (Giunta); 1574(Vol. I part 2 of 12 volumes)Illustrated with few woodcutsFull vellum binding with manuscript title to the spineSize 5 by 7 1/3"very good condition, some soiling to the vellum, lacks tiesText in Latin============================ "AVERROIS CORDUBENSIS" refers to Ibn Rushd, a prominent 12th-century medieval polymath and philosopher known in the Hispano-Latin tradition as "Averroes," whose birthplace was Cordoba, Spain. Born 520 AH, which translates to 1126 CE, and died 1198 CE(Full Name: Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Rushd)Averroes was a highly influential figure known for his commentaries on Aristotle and for defending philosophy by returning to the text of Aristotle. Averroes known for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle's works, particularly On the Soul (De Anima), which influenced European intellectual thought and his works are often considered the introduction to the corpus of Aristotelian works for Latin scholars. Averroes wrote extensive commentaries on several of Aristotle's major works, including On the Heavens, On the Soul, and others within the Parva Naturalia. He defended philosophy by returning to the text of Aristotle.In his secular effort to explain and to revive the true doctrine of Aristotle, cosmology took a place of special importance Averroes dedicated his intellectual life to the meticulous study and explanation of Aristotle's ideas, aiming to revive and clarify the philosopher's teachings =============================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. 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Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Aristotle] ARISTOTELIS COMMENTARIES by IBN RUSHD ARISTOTELIS STAGIRITAE ... libri duo cum AVERROIS CORDUBENSIS Venice: apud Iuntas (Giunta); 1574 (Vol. I part 2 of 12 volumes) Illustrated with few woodcuts Full vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine Size 5 by 7 1/3" very good condition, some soiling to the vellum, lacks ties Text in Latin ============================  "AVERROIS CORDUBENSIS" refers to Ibn Rushd, a prominent 12th-century medieval polymath and philosopher known in the Hispano-Latin tradition as "Averroes," whose birthplace was Cordoba, Spain.  Born 520 AH, which translates to 1126 CE, and died 1198 CE (Full Name: Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Rushd) Averroes was a highly influential figure known for his commentaries on Aristotle and for defending philosophy by returning to the text of Aristotle.  Averroes known for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle's works, particularly On the Soul (De Anima), which influenced European intellectual thought and his works are often considered the introduction to the corpus of Aristotelian works for Latin scholars.  Averroes wrote extensive commentaries on several of Aristotle's major works, including On the Heavens, On the Soul, and others within the Parva Naturalia.  He defended philosophy by returning to the text of Aristotle. In his secular effort to explain and to revive the true doctrine of Aristotle, cosmology took a place of special importance  Averroes dedicated his intellectual life to the meticulous study and explanation of Aristotle's ideas, aiming to revive and clarify the philosopher's teachings  ============================= Please see my other auctions   Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Vellum
• Subject:Philosophy
• Language:Latin
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1574