Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher?

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, and his philosophy. Explore the profound teachings and contributions of this influential Islamic philosopher, physician, and polymath. From his groundbreaking philosophical works to his advancements in medicine and even a famous "proof" for the existence of God. In this episode, we explore the historical context and legacy of one of history's greatest minds.

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Music by:
Filip Holm

Sources/Recomended Reading:

Adamson, Peter (ed.) (2011). "The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy". Cambridge University Press.

Gohlman, William E. (translated by) (1974). "The Life of Ibn Sina: A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation". State University of New York Press.

Inati, Shams (translated by) (1984). "Remarks and Admonitions: Part One - Logic". Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.

Inati, Shams (1996). "Ibn Sina & Mysticism: Remarks and Admonitions (Part 4 - Sufism)". Routledge.

Inati, Shams (translated by) (2014). "Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics: An Analysis and Annotated Translation". Columbia University Press.

Marmura, Michael E. (translated by) (2005). "Avicenna: The Metaphysics of The Healing". University of Chicago Press.

McGinnis, Jon (translated by) (2010). "Avicenna: The Physics of The Healing – A Parallel English–Arabic Text". University of Chicago Press.

Morewedge, Parviz (1992). "Neoplatonism and Islamic Thought". State University of New York Press.

Suhrawardi (1187). "The Philosophy of Illumination". Translated by John Walbridge & Hossein Ziai. Islamic Translation Series. University of Chicago Press.

Winter, Tim (ed.) (2008). "The Cambridge Companion to Islamic Theology". Cambridge University Press.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Early Life & Studies
7:24 Ibn Sina & Wine?
11:00 Intellectual & Political Career
13:02 Islamic(ate) Philosophy
15:51 Ibn Sina's Works
20:53 Islam, Religion & Philosophy?
27:54 Essence vs. Existence
29:54 Proof of God & Theology
45:01 Eternity of the world
48:59 Cosmology & Neoplatonism
51:26 Epistemology
53:50 Psychology, The Soul & The Floating Man
56:33 God's knowledge of particulars
58:46 Ibn Sina & Mysticism/Sufism
1:09:33 The Eastern Wisdom
1:11:12 Legacy
1:15:06 Conclusions

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[ataharhossain]

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[irreview]

I failed this class in college, history of Islamic political thought. I couldn’t keep up with the chronology of al Farabi, and ibn Rushd, and also the complex Greek models they used. I was just a social 19 year old. Thank you for the opportunity to improve my education.

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[marcussassan]

As a Persian, Ive read about him from many sources. This is the best bio of him Ive heard. Thank you

[jiaj-]

Amazing insights into Ibn Sina! At school, we were only taught about his achievement in medicine. I never knew that he is such an amazing polymath.

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[IaN]

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[harisansari]

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[Salah-vgtn]

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[fabiodeoliveiraribeiro]

I have been interested in philosophy for over 40 years and I was even a student at the Faculty of Philosophy at USP for some time. But I'm not very familiar with Avicenna's philosophy. This video is very good, educational and deserves to be seen and shared. Especially at this time when Christian fundamentalists and Nazis spread hatred against the Islamic world and its culture.

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[osamaalharbi]

Great video as usual! Fun fact, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where I am from, there is a medical school named after Ibn Sina!

[SirBoggins]

Would definitely like to see a video on the "Shia Reformation" that was occurring roughly around the same time as its Christian counterpart and how it's rise and fall contrasted with what was going on in Europe and the greater west as a whole. I'd like that video to be about how similar & different it was to the Reformation of Christendom along with actual details in the movement itself & its leaders.

[Goolileo]

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[RLDun]

Your coverage of Ibn Sina -- his biography, works, and lasting impact -- is amazingly thorough. I'm currently working on a paper regarding Ibn Sina in Central Asia, and the concise and ordered way in which you present and summarize his works is very helpful!