Aristotle remains the premier philosopher of the Western world. I know it is simplistic, but maybe the difference between Christendom and Islam is that the West honored the Philosopher while Islam abandoned him.
Aristotle remains the premier philosopher of the Western world.
I still think so, the blurb under
The Republic notwithstanding ("The Republic is likely the most important work of the most important and influential philosopher who ever lived").
[M]aybe the difference between Christendom and Islam is that the West honored the Philosopher while Islam abandoned him.
LOL : ) Maybe, maybe ...