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Avicenna

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Persian polymath, physician and philosopher (c. 980–1037)

A Persian polymath who was one of the most significant thinkers in Islamic golden age philosophy.

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Avicenna’s ‘Proof’ for the Existence of God

This piece explores Avicenna's metaphysical arguments for the existence of a necessary existent, analyzing his views on essence and uncaused entities.

1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology·2025-11-06

The Heirs of Avicenna: Philosophy in the Islamic East, 12– ...

This academic volume, authored by Peter Adamson, examines the reception of Avicenna's work, specifically focusing on logic and epistemology in the Islamic East.

OAPEN Library·2025-01-01

Ibn Sina [Avicenna] > Notes (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 Edition)

These notes provide scholarly context on Avicenna's classification of philosophy, his views on practical philosophy, and his influence on the Graeco-Arabic tradition.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy·2025-09-01

Did Avicenna kill himself by having too much sex?

This article examines historical claims regarding Avicenna's death, arguing that accounts of his inability to refrain from sexual activity are likely later additions intended to damage his reputation.

History of Philosophy without any gaps·2026-09-19

Avicenna - Persian Philosopher, Medicine, Science | Britannica

An updated biographical overview of Avicenna, detailing his life, his relationship with his protégé al-Jūzjānī, and his enduring legacy in philosophy and medicine.

Britannica·2026-08-01

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