800th Anniversary of the death of Ibn Rushd
This high face value stamp pays homage to the great Andalusian philosopher, doctor and jurist Ibn Rushd (1126-1198), whose thought had a colossal influence on the East and the West. The portrait of Ali Fakhet is accompanied by symbols of his disciplines: a scale (justice), laboratory instruments (science) and a manuscript.
Averroes embodies rationalism and the dialogue of cultures. By celebrating this scholar, Tunisia underlines its identity as a land of knowledge and tolerance, and its historical role in the transmission of knowledge between the Arab world and Europe.
Averroes embodies rationalism and the dialogue of cultures. By celebrating this scholar, Tunisia underlines its identity as a land of knowledge and tolerance, and its historical role in the transmission of knowledge between the Arab world and Europe.