AVERROISM
\ɐvˈɛɹə͡ʊˌɪzəm], \ɐvˈɛɹəʊˌɪzəm], \ɐ_v_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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av-er-[=o]'izm, n. the doctrine of the Arabian philosopher Averrhoes (died 1198), that the soul is perishable, the only immortal soul being the world-soul from which individual souls went forth, and to which they return.--n. AVERR[=O]'IST, one who holds this doctrine.
By Thomas Davidson
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