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#1118 Peter Adamson - Heirs of Avicenna: Philosophy in the Islamic East, 12-13th Centuries

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Avicenna's Philosophical Legacy

This chapter examines Avicenna's groundbreaking contributions to philosophy, particularly in logic, metaphysics, and the theory of the soul. It explores his innovative approaches that redefined existing concepts while also addressing critiques from contemporaries like Al-Ghazali. The discussion highlights the interplay between Falsafa and Kalam traditions, showing how Avicenna's ideas influenced and were contested within the broader context of Islamic philosophy.

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