Philosophers
Al-Kindi
Al-Kindi is often called the philosopher of the Arabs for his early role in Arabic philosophy.
Notable contribution
Helped introduce Greek philosophical vocabulary into Arabic intellectual life.
Profile notes
- He worked in the Abbasid translation and scientific environment.
- His writings covered metaphysics, mathematics, music, medicine, and optics.
- He argued that truth can be received from earlier peoples when disciplined by reason.