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Avicenna's Cultural Context
- Avicenna grew up in a cultural context where philosophical knowledge was widespread.
- This environment encouraged individual study rather than a formal philosophical school.
Avicenna’s Self-Made Knowledge
- Avicenna emphasized self-learning to prove human reason can acquire knowledge independently.
- Although he had teachers, he quickly surpassed their knowledge and relied mainly on personal inquiry.
Philosophy as Dialogue
- Avicenna's philosophy evolved through active dialogue with his students.
- He refined his ideas by responding to questions and reworking his arguments in discussion.