In 1169, Ibn Rushd (Averroes) wrote commentaries on Aristotle, defending philosophy and advocating for the compatibility of reason and faith. His works played a crucial role in reintroducing Aristotelian thought to the Western world during the Middle Ages. Averroes' emphasis on the importance of poetry and rhetoric as valid paths to truth influenced both Islamic and European intellectual traditions.

Ibn Rushd's commentaries on Aristotle in 1169 defended the imaginative function of poetry, influencing both Islamic literary theory and medieval European thought. His ideas shaped the works of poets like Rumi and Dante, who navigated the interplay between reason and creativity.