IBN SINA AND THE SCIENTIFIC CONNECTIONS WITH EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE SCIENCE
Keywords:
Avicenna, Ibn Sina, Renaissance science, scientific transmission, Islamic philosophy, European intellectual history, natural sciences, medicineAbstract
This article explores the scientific connections between Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and the development of European Renaissance science. It examines how Avicenna’s philosophical, medical, and natural scientific works influenced key figures of the European Renaissance, emphasizing the transmission of knowledge through translations, commentaries, and scholarly networks. The study highlights the integration of Islamic and European intellectual traditions and underscores Avicenna’s enduring legacy in shaping the trajectory of Western scientific thought.
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