Avicenna
In the medieval period, several Islamic philosophers developed ideas that became incredibly influential, both during their lifetime and in subsequent centuries. The article below considers the following philosophers:
Al-Kindi (c. 801-73)
Al-Farabi (872-950)
Avicenna (980-1037)
Al-Ghazali (1058-1111)
Averroes (1126-1198)
Marnie Binder explains: "Despite the important contributions of the figures in this list, the reputation of Islamic philosophy was primarily defined by the work of al-Ghazali. Still, much of the work among the philosophers of Europe during the Middle Ages was significantly impacted by the world of these philosophers of the Islamic world, such as through their translations of important ancient Greek texts into Arabic and eventually into Latin. Commentaries on Aristotle—as noted, considered the “First Teacher” and ultimate source of philosophy—such as those by Averroes especially, would prove to be critical in continuing the long conversation that is the history of philosophy. All of these thinkers made important contributions that subsequently shaped the history of philosophy, of which this article only scratches the surface." (Read more here: 5 Significant Islamic Philosophers of the Middle Ages | TheCollector)
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