Avicennism

/ˌævɪˈsɛnɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The philosophical and medical teachings of Ibn Sina (Avicenna), especially his synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic theology.

Etymology

From 'Avicenna' (Latin form of Ibn Sina) + '-ism' (a system of beliefs or practices). This term developed as medieval European scholars studied his influential works.

Kelly Says

Avicennism represented the golden age of Islamic philosophy and science—when Persian scholars were centuries ahead of Europe in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

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