Oxford University Press - Avicenna (Great Medieval Thinkers) Book

Explore the profound legacy of one of history's most influential minds with this volume from the Great Medieval Thinkers series by Oxford University Press. This book examines the life and work of Ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna (980-1037), a figure whose impact on both Eastern and Western thought remains immense. Avicenna's intellectual reach spans multiple disciplines, including logic, natural science, psychology, metaphysics, theology, and medicine. His ideas were so foundational that the philosopher al-Ghazali viewed his work as a benchmark for the entire field of philosophy. Furthermore, his influence on Western scholasticism is evident in the writings of Thomas Aquinas, who cited Avicenna more frequently than any other author. This text provides a window into the ideas that shaped centuries of scientific and philosophical development. This is a valuable addition for students, historians, and readers interested in Islamic philosophy and the history of science.