In the political thought of Ibn Rushd, philosophy and revealed law are best understood as:
Correct answer: D. Related paths that can support the search for truth
- A. Mutually exclusive sources of political authority
- B. Practices permitted only to military commanders
- C. Identical institutions with the same legal functions
- D. Related paths that can support the search for truth
Explanation
Ibn Rushd argues that sound demonstrative reasoning and revealed law cannot ultimately contradict one another because both lead toward truth. He does not treat philosophy as an enemy of revelation, although he limits advanced interpretation to qualified thinkers.
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