Avicenna, 11th Century Persian Physician, Philosopher of Science and Author

Avicenna was the most renowned and influential philosopher of medieval Islam. One of his key purposes was to integrate science and religion. He grappled with some of the issues we grapple with today – “How did the cosmos come into existence? What is the role of God in the unfolding of human and cosmic destinies? How does God interact with created beings?” Steps to Avicenna’s Success Continuous learning: By age 10, Avicenna had memorized the Koran, and by 18 he was more intelligent than his teachers. He was a voracious reader and when he healed the Samanid prince Nuh bin Mansur, he gained access to the royal Samanid … [Read more...]