A Revival of Classical Antiquity
In the 12th century the western world was heavily impacted by the works of great Greek philosophers and theologists which were translated into latin. The works of Aristotle became especially revered as it was said that Aristotle was the greatest of those who know. (Spielvogel, 262). The discovery of the works, however, were difficult to come by because to acquire them the westerners had to get them from the Muslims who had already translated them into Arabic.
The Muslims also gave the westerners works on mathematics. A man named Adelard of Bath (1090-1150) translated the entire work of Euclid's Elements into Latin.
The westerners were also extremely receptive to jewish and arabic philosophies and philosophers. Some of the most well known philosophers include Ibn-Rushd (1126-1198) and Moses ben Maimon (1135-1204).
The Muslims also gave the westerners works on mathematics. A man named Adelard of Bath (1090-1150) translated the entire work of Euclid's Elements into Latin.
The westerners were also extremely receptive to jewish and arabic philosophies and philosophers. Some of the most well known philosophers include Ibn-Rushd (1126-1198) and Moses ben Maimon (1135-1204).