Al-Kindi
The Father of Islamic Philosophy
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Science and Technology
| Author: | Bridget Lim, Jennifer Viegas | ISBN: | 9781508171317 |
| Publisher: | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc | Publication: | July 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Rosen Young Adult | Language: | English |
| Author: | Bridget Lim, Jennifer Viegas |
| ISBN: | 9781508171317 |
| Publisher: | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Publication: | July 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Rosen Young Adult |
| Language: | English |
Al-Kindi is believed by many scholars to be the first Islamic philosopher. At a time when Europe was plunged into the Dark Ages, the Islamic world was experiencing an important time of cultural growth and scientific advancement. While many considered Muslim students of ancient Greek philosophers to be infidels, al-Kindi was able to master the scholarship while interpreting it through his Muslim faith. His conclusions always supported the teachings of Islam, but the methods that he drew upon to reach these conclusions were rooted in science, math, and principles accepted by many other cultures and faiths.
Al-Kindi is believed by many scholars to be the first Islamic philosopher. At a time when Europe was plunged into the Dark Ages, the Islamic world was experiencing an important time of cultural growth and scientific advancement. While many considered Muslim students of ancient Greek philosophers to be infidels, al-Kindi was able to master the scholarship while interpreting it through his Muslim faith. His conclusions always supported the teachings of Islam, but the methods that he drew upon to reach these conclusions were rooted in science, math, and principles accepted by many other cultures and faiths.
