History The Spanish Inquisition Questions
The philosophers did not have direct roles in the Spanish Inquisition. The Inquisition was primarily led by religious authorities and aimed to enforce Catholic orthodoxy and suppress heresy. Philosophers, if they were deemed to hold heretical beliefs or challenge the teachings of the Church, could be targeted by the Inquisition. However, it is important to note that the Inquisition primarily targeted Jews, Muslims, and conversos (Jewish converts to Christianity) rather than philosophers specifically.