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Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy

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This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islam, Concept of Philosophy

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Learn about the development of Islamic philosophy. Discover its origins and the differences between falsafa and hikma, otherwise referred to as the various schools of thought within Islamic philosophy. Peripatetic philosophy is discussed...
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National Library of Medicine: Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Al Razi

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Short biography of al-Razi, an Islamic "physician learned in philosophy as well as music and alchemy." Includes images of excerpts from his written works.
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University of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Ibn Rushd

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Information about Ibn Rushd, an Islamic scholar who contributed to many fields of study in the twelfth century A.D.
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy

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The history of Islamic philosophy is discussed here. Learn how it has developed over time, how it has been influenced by Greek-Hellenistic philosophy, and how it differs according to demographic and region.
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Islami City: Ibn Rushd

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Brief biography of Ibn Rushd, a Muslim scholar who made contributions to many fields of study, including astronomy, philosophy, music, and medicine.
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U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi

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Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Al Farabi,avincenna, Averroe

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This is an essay on the role of philosophy in Islam according to Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, who are Islamic philosophers and writers from the Middle Ages.
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Muslim Scientists: Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Al Razi

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Brief biography of Mohammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, famous for his contributions to the fields and studies of medicine, astronomy, philosophy, and physics.