History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 146 - Philosophy's Reign in Spain - Andalusia
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Oct 20, 2013 AI Snips
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Visigoth Tower Prophecy
- The Visigothic Kingdom had a sealed tower with paintings predicting the Muslim invasion of Spain.
- Opening the tower's locks led to the downfall of the Visigoths and the Muslim conquest of Iberia.
Taifa Kings Spark Philosophy
- Political fragmentation under Taifa kings stimulated intellectual growth as rulers competed for scholars.
- This rivalry fostered important developments in medicine during 11th century Andalusia.
Almohads: Zealots with Rationalist Streak
- The Almohads, a Berber group, imposed strict religious ideologies but also included rationalist elements.
- They ruled Andalusia for nearly 200 years, influencing philosophy despite their fundamentalism.