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The Genius Of Their Age: Ibn Sina, Biruni, And The Lost Enlightenment
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A Vibrant Portrait Of An Age When Arabic Enlightenment Anticipated And Inspired The European Renaissance, Illuminated By Its Guiding Figures And Rivals, Ibn Sina And Biruni.In The Genius Of Their Age, S. Frederick Starr Follows Up His Acclaimed Lost Enlightenment: Central Asia'S Golden Age With A Portrait Of The Arab Enlightenment And Its Key Figuresabuali Alhusayn Ibn'Abdallah Ibnsina And Abu Alrayhan Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Albiruni. A Thousand Years Ago, These Two Intellectual Giantsknown As Ibn Sina And Biruni For Shortachieved Stunning Breakthroughs In Fields As Diverse As Medicine, Astronomy, Mathematics, Philosophy, Geography, And Physics. Biruni Measured The Earth More Precisely Than Anyone Else Down To The Sixteenth Century, Pondered A Heliocentric Universe, And Hypothesized The Existence Of North And South America As Inhabited Continents. Ibn Sina'S Writing On Philosophy And Metaphysics Enriched The Writings Of Countless European Thinkers, Including St. Thomas Aquinas, While Sina'S Grand Synthesis Of Medical Knowledge Became The Standard For The Next Six Hundred Years In Europe, The Middle East, And India. They Both Also Commented Extensively On The Works Of Ancient Greeks And Earlier Muslim Thinkers, Whose Works They Aspired To Synthesizeand To Transcend.Contemporaries, Ibn Sina And Biruni Were Born Within The Borders Of What Is Now Uzbekistan And Spent Their Lives In Central Asia. They Also Became Rivals, Launching A Correspondence And Commentary That Galvanized Them Despite Sometimes Bitter Disagreement. Centuries Before The West Caught Up With Them, Ibn Sina And Biruni Reflected Their Age'S Feats And Its Intellectual High Point, Persisting With Their Inquiries And Their Independence Amid Turmoil And Rapid Change.Though Scholars Have Long Dissected The Works Of Ibn Sina And Biruni, S. Frederick Starr Focuses Also On Their Lives And The Times In Which They Lived. By Contextualizing Their Work And By Making The Age Palpable To The Reader, S. Frederick Starr Gives The Achievements Of Ibn Sina And Biruni A Holistic And Unforgettably Human Dimension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Genius of their Age'? A: 'The Genius of their Age' explores the contributions of Ibn Sina and Biruni during the Arab enlightenment, highlighting how their intellectual achievements predated and influenced the European Renaissance.
- Q: Who are the key figures discussed in this book? A: The book focuses on two prominent scholars: Ibn Sina (also known as Avicenna) and Biruni, who made significant advancements in various fields including medicine, astronomy, and philosophy.
- Q: What are some notable achievements of Ibn Sina and Biruni? A: Ibn Sina developed a grand synthesis of medical knowledge that served as a standard for centuries, while Biruni made precise measurements of the earth and proposed ideas about a heliocentric universe.
- Q: How does the author contextualize the lives of Ibn Sina and Biruni? A: S. Frederick Starr contextualizes their lives by examining the historical and cultural backdrop of Central Asia during their time, making their achievements relatable and significant.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Genius of their Age' was published on October 24, 2023.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book provides in-depth analysis and contextual information that can be beneficial for academic studies related to history, philosophy, and the sciences.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Genius of their Age' has a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Can you tell me about the writing style of the author? A: S. Frederick Starr's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical ideas understandable for a broad audience.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Genius of their Age'? A: The book explores themes of intellectual rivalry, cultural exchange, and the enduring impact of the Arab enlightenment on subsequent generations.