Explain Averroes view of the two kinds of scriptural meaning, the three types of people who attempt…

➤ How does Averroes describe the relationship between philosophy and scripture?
Averroes holds that philosophy and scripture aim at a single truth but use different methods. Philosophy relies on demonstrative proof; scripture uses rhetorical and pedagogical methods. Apparent contradictions should be resolved by asking whether a passage is metaphorical or a demonstration is flawed, restoring harmony between reasoned argument and revealed speech.