HoP 123 - Philosopher of the Arabs - al-Kindi
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Al-Kindi's on First Philosophy
The name Al-Kindi indicates that he belonged to the Arab tribe of the Kinda. He was tutored by one caliph and dedicated several works to him, including On First Philosophy. The title indicates that Al-kindi is here giving us his version of the highest philosophical science covered in Aristotelian metaphysics.
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