THE CONTRIBUTION OF ABU ALI SINA (AVICENNA) TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY
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Ibn Sina, Islamic philosophy, medieval medicine, metaphysics, scientific methodologyAbstract
This paper examines the diverse scientific and philosophical contributions of Ibn Sina (Avicenna), a key figure of the Islamic Golden Age. Renowned for integrating Aristotelian and Neoplatonic thought within an Islamic framework, Ibn Sina advanced knowledge in medicine, philosophy, cosmology, and physics. Highlighting seminal works like Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb and Al-Shifa, the study explores his innovations in anatomy, psychosomatic medicine, diagnosis, metaphysics, and natural sciences. It also addresses his empirical approach, skepticism toward alchemy, and influence on both Islamic and Western traditions, affirming his legacy as a cornerstone of global intellectual history.
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