Question

while recent scholarship has undermined claims that the works of twelfth - century islamic philosopher ibn rushd were ______ other muslim philosophers of his time, it is indisputable that his location in the muslim - ruled area of what is now spain meant that his works were primarily available thousands of miles west of the eras center of islamic thought. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? a) controversial among b) antagonistic toward c) imitated by d) inconsequential to

Explanation:

The text contrasts the claim being undermined with the indisputable fact about his work's availability. "Inconsequential to" means not important or having little effect, which fits the context as it suggests the claim that his works were not important to other Muslim philosophers is being challenged. "Controversial among" implies a debate - not the main point here. "Antagonistic toward" is about hostility, which is not indicated. "Imitated by" is about copying, not relevant to the contrast in the text.

Answer:

D. inconsequential to