Who is the 12th-century Andalusian philosopher known for reconciling Islam with Aristotelian philosophy?
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Averroes
Also known as Ibn Rushd, his commentaries on Aristotle were highly influential in Medieval Europe. He defended the use of reason and philosophy in the search for theological truth.
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