Who preserved Avempace's theories in astronomy and physics?
Moses Maimonides and Averroes
Albertus Magnus
Galilei Galileo
Aristotle
Answer
The answer lies in the works of Moses Maimonides and Averroes, two brilliant scholars of the 12th century. They played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating Avempace's groundbreaking ideas in astronomy and physics. Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher and physician, incorporated Avempace's theories into his influential writings, while Averroes, an Arab philosopher and physician, translated and commented on Avempace's works, ensuring their transmission to future generations.
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