Allegorical interpretation of the role of philosophy in the discourse of Philo and Ibn Rushd

Ishak, Mohd. Shuhaimi (2012) Allegorical interpretation of the role of philosophy in the discourse of Philo and Ibn Rushd. Al-Masaq: Islam and the Medieval Mediterranean, 24 (3). pp. 253-264. ISSN 0950-3110 (Print), 1473-348X (Online)

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Abstract

Instead of dismissing traditional mythology and poetry as heresies, Greek philosophy introduced a methodology of understanding known as allegory. Philo of Alexandria (20 BC–50 AD) was one of the first to employ allegory for understanding religious scriptures whose writings survived in the Christian traditions. In the Arab world, the philosopher Ibn Rushd (520–595/1126–1198) initiated the same method of commentary with his demonstration of the essential harmony between philosophy properly understood and scripture properly interpreted. This essay posits that Greek philosophy laid down a common tool for understanding the scriptures that exist in the Christian and Muslim traditions.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4676/27555
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Philosophy, Allegory,Ibn Rushd, Abū Walīd al-afīd (Averroes), philosopher,Philo of Alexandria, ancient philosopher
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of General Studies
Depositing User:	Mrs Norazila Ahmad Palal
Date Deposited:	17 Dec 2012 14:06
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2012 15:37
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/27555

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