Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher?

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, and his philosophy. Explore the profound teachings and contributions of this influential Islamic philosopher, physician, and polymath. From his groundbreaking philosophical works to his advancements in medicine and even a famous "proof" for the existence of God. In this episode, we explore the historical context and legacy of one of history's greatest minds.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Adamson, Peter (ed.) (2011). "The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy". Cambridge University Press.

Gohlman, William E. (translated by) (1974). "The Life of Ibn Sina: A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation". State University of New York Press.

Inati, Shams (translated by) (1984). "Remarks and Admonitions: Part One - Logic". Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.

Inati, Shams (1996). "Ibn Sina & Mysticism: Remarks and Admonitions (Part 4 - Sufism)". Routledge.

Inati, Shams (translated by) (2014). "Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics: An Analysis and Annotated Translation". Columbia University Press.

Marmura, Michael E. (translated by) (2005). "Avicenna: The Metaphysics of The Healing". University of Chicago Press.

McGinnis, Jon (translated by) (2010). "Avicenna: The Physics of The Healing – A Parallel English–Arabic Text". University of Chicago Press.

Morewedge, Parviz (1992). "Neoplatonism and Islamic Thought". State University of New York Press.

Suhrawardi (1187). "The Philosophy of Illumination". Translated by John Walbridge & Hossein Ziai. Islamic Translation Series. University of Chicago Press.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Early Life & Studies
7:24 Ibn Sina & Wine?
11:00 Intellectual & Political Career
13:02 Islamic(ate) Philosophy
15:51 Ibn Sina's Works
20:53 Islam, Religion & Philosophy?
27:54 Essence vs. Existence
29:54 Proof of God & Theology
45:01 Eternity of the world
48:59 Cosmology & Neoplatonism
51:26 Epistemology
53:50 Psychology, The Soul & The Floating Man
56:33 God's knowledge of particulars
58:46 Ibn Sina & Mysticism/Sufism
1:09:33 The Eastern Wisdom
1:11:12 Legacy
1:15:06 Conclusions



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