Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - Contributions to Medicine and Philosophy
Jun 8, 2024 ·
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In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna. Born in 980 CE, Ibn Sina was a polymath who made significant contributions to...
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In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna. Born in 980 CE, Ibn Sina was a polymath who made significant contributions to medicine and philosophy. His medical encyclopedia, "The Canon of Medicine," systematically organized existing medical knowledge and introduced his own findings, influencing medical education for centuries. His philosophical work, "The Book of Healing," delved into metaphysics, epistemology, psychology, and logic, impacting both Islamic and Western thought.
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