Philosophy
Published: 2002
The introduction of Greek philosophy into the Muslim lands had a far-reaching impact on Islamic intellectual and cultural life in the 9th century. Can the Greek philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and Plotinus meet Islamic philosophy? In justifying Greek philosophy, or otherwise, several schools of thought emerged, and many intellectuals wrote on the subject.
Abu Yusuf Ya’qub al-Kinidy (died 866) was the first Muslim Philosopher to distinguish himself as both a great Muslim thinker and a serious student of Greek philosophy.
Ibn Rush Statue, Andalusia
Muhammad bin Zakariya ar-Razi, a prolific author, was one of the most brilliant thinkers of the Middle Ages, writing on philosophy, Logic, Astronomy, and Physical Science.
Ibn Rushd, Al-Razi, Al-Farabi, and Ibn Sina all wrote on Logic, medicine, and Belief.
