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How Latin translation made Western philosophers famous

Ideas

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The Interplay of Language and Logic in Philosophical Translation

This chapter explores how language shapes philosophical ideas, focusing on the differences between Greek and Arabic grammar. It also discusses the Abbasid translation movement that aimed to integrate Greek philosophy into Islamic thought, highlighting the importance of language in reasoning and theological debates.

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