Avicenna
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Persian polymath, physician and philosopher (c. 980–1037)
4 books in the database
About the author
Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, was a Persian physician, philosopher, and scientist who lived around 980 to 1037. He worked in the wider Islamic world and is described in the provided material as a major figure of the Islamic Golden Age. The source text also notes his influence on medieval European medicine and philosophical thought.
His writing moves between philosophy, medicine, and science. The listed books, Daneshnameh-ye Alai, Al-Nijat, Al-isharat wa al-tanbihat, and On the Science of the Pulse, point to a body of work that is systematic and analytical rather than narrative. He writes about knowledge, the body, and reasoning in a direct, structured way.
If you want a practical entry point, start with On the Science of the Pulse for the medical side, or with Al-Nijat and Al-isharat wa al-tanbihat for the philosophical side. Daneshnameh-ye Alai is a good choice if you want a broader overview of his thinking. He is a strong fit for readers interested in classical philosophy, medicine, and the history of ideas.