Reading Commentary on Aristotle's Poetics | Alexandria
Read Commentary on Aristotle's Poetics by Averroes. Bridging Islamic and Western thought, Averroes' bold commentary salvaged Aristotle's Poetics when it was nearly lost to time. His radical fusion of reason and faith sparked a philosophical revolution, showing how art shapes moral character. By arguing theater purifies rather than corrupts society, he challenged both religious and secular assumptions about drama's purpose.