Avicenna and his legacy

Avicenna and his legacy

By Y. Tzvi Langermann

Book Description

This scholarly exploration invites readers into the rich intellectual world that flourished after one of history's most influential philosophers. Following the death of Avicenna in 1036, medieval thinkers embarked on centuries of profound inquiry, building upon his revolutionary contributions to medicine, metaphysics, logic, and astronomy.

Through seventeen carefully crafted essays, this collection illuminates how successive generations of scholars engaged with Avicenna's teachings, creating what historians recognize as a golden age of philosophical and scientific advancement. The volume introduces readers to both devoted followers who expanded upon the master's insights and thoughtful critics who challenged his ideas, fostering the kind of rigorous intellectual dialogue that drives human understanding forward.

For contemporary seekers interested in the foundations of philosophical thought, this work offers valuable perspective on how wisdom traditions develop and evolve. The contributors, representing both seasoned academics and emerging voices in medieval studies, present figures and ideas that are only now receiving attention in Western scholarship.

Rather than simply cataloging historical facts, these essays reveal the dynamic process through which transformative ideas spread across cultures and centuries. Readers will discover how critical examination and respectful debate can deepen rather than diminish a philosophical legacy, offering insights relevant to anyone engaged in serious intellectual or spiritual inquiry.

This substantial 381-page volume serves as both scholarly resource and invitation to explore the enduring questions that have captivated human minds across time and tradition.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)

📄 Length: 381 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Middle Ages
  • ✓ Explore Influence
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore Medieval Philosophy
  • ✓ Explore Islamische Philosophie
  • ✓ Explore Philosophy and science
  • ✓ Explore Arabic Medicine
  • ✓ Explore Rezeption

Topics Covered

Middle Ages Influence Philosophy Medieval Philosophy Islamische Philosophie Philosophy and science Arabic Medicine Rezeption Islamic civilization History Medieval History Philosophy, medieval Islam Islamic philosophy Arab Medicine

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