Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
1126–1198
“Reason and revelation agree. Defense of philosophy against Al-Ghazali. The Aristotelian commentaries.”
The four dimensions in the 16-axis model where this thinker scores highest. People in this archetype tend to lean the same way.
- TRTrust in Reason10 / 10
- TDTheoretical Drive9 / 10
- UIUniversalist Impulse8 / 10
- TETrust in Experience7 / 10
The six thinkers whose 16-dimensional positions sit closest to this one. Useful as next-reading suggestions.
- Al-KindiCARTOGRAPHER
Philosophy and revelation come from the same divine source. Truth cares nothing for who utters it.
- Ibn Sina (Avicenna)CARTOGRAPHER
Necessary Existent argument for God. The 'floating man' shows soul as substance distinct from body.
- Mary AstellCARTOGRAPHER
Reason is not gendered. Education for women. Friendship as the truest love.
- Duns ScotusCARTOGRAPHER
Univocity of being; haecceitas — the "thisness" that individuates.
- Isaac NewtonCARTOGRAPHER
Mathematical principles of natural philosophy; absolute space and time.
- Tariq RamadanCARTOGRAPHER
European Islam — internal reform without secular flattening.
Short exercises in the same tradition as Ibn Rushd (Averroes)'s thought. Each takes 5–25 minutes.
Three doors lead onward.
- 01 · QUIZThe InheritorFind your archetype — discover whether you'd argue with Ibn Rushd (Averroes) or alongside them.CONTINUE ▶
- 02 · COMPAREIbn Rushd (Averroes) vs Al-KindiOn Mull's map Al-Kindi sits closest. See where they agree and where they part.CONTINUE ▶
- 03 · DAILYToday's SparOne philosopher, one topic, five minutes. A new one drops every day.CONTINUE ▶