Islamic Philosophers Face Off: Suhrawardi’s Light Meets Ibn Sina’s Logic

Step into the world of medieval Islamic philosophy as we explore an imagined debate between two of its greatest minds—Suhrawardi, the master of Illuminationist philosophy, and Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the renowned peripatetic philosopher. In this video, we delve into their discussions on existence and essence, intuitive versus discursive knowledge, and the Imaginal World versus physical reality.

Witness these legendary philosophers debate in three historical settings: the scholarly city of Isfahan, the cultural hub of Cairo, and the spiritual center of Medina. Their exchange offers profound insights into Islamic thought that continue to resonate today.

Special thanks to Dean Delp for the incredible voiceover, bringing this philosophical journey to life.

[arsalanshaikh]

Very informative video, thanks a lot for sharing.

[persiancountaryball]

Very informative and interesting

Make more such debates

[PercivalDark]

Are you actually quoting the scholars? If not, how do you simulate their discussion?

[info]

Thoroughly enjoyed this imaginative debate! Suhrawardi undeniably won the conversation with his profound insights and illuminationist philosophy.

[KazemJalali-zv]

These two were Persian Legends. they had nothing to do with Islam. They were just happened to live in an era were Arab Muslims invaded Persia and forced Persians to convert to Islam and forced to write and speak in Arabic.

[NaseerAhmed-scbl]

Islam has been opposed to philosophy which taken from Aristotle, Pluto and others