Published December 2, 2025
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IBN RUSHD'S "DOUBLE TRUTH" THEORY AND ITS IMPACT ON RELIGION–PHILOSOPHY RELATIONS IN EUROPE
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This article analyzes Ibn Rushd’s (Averroes) understanding of the relationship between religion and philosophy through his doctrine of “double truth.” It highlights his defense of demonstrative reasoning, the role of allegorical interpretation, and his critique of theological literalism. The study also outlines the reception of Ibn Rushd’s ideas in medieval Europe, showing their influence on Latin Averroism and the rise of European rationalism.