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PHILOSOPHICAL VIEWS OF ABU ALI IBN SINA

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This article explores the philosophical views of Abu Ali Ibn Sina, a
prominent figure in Eastern Islamic philosophy and medicine. The paper delves into
his unique perspectives on metaphysics, the nature of the soul, knowledge, and the
existence of God. Ibn Sina’s synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy and Islamic
theology laid the foundation for a new era of philosophical thinking in the Muslim
world and influenced Western scholastic thought for centuries. The article also
examines how his ideas contributed to the development of logic, ethics, and science,
highlighting his enduring legacy as a universal thinker.

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2025-04-12

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