double-truth theory
(double-truth theory)
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A famous debate in medieval philosophy according to which there are two distinct sets of truth: religious and philosophical. |
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A famous debate in medieval philosophy according to which there are two distinct sets of truth: religious and philosophical. Erroneously attributed to Ibn Rushd (Averroes), the theory implies the superiority of the philosopher and philosophical arguments over the prophet and religious dogmas. |
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Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition, edited by Dr. Joseph Lumbard |
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