Philosophy, Logic, and Intellectual Tradition
Al-Kindi
Active c. 801–873
Philosophy, Logic, and Intellectual Tradition
c. 801–873
Often called the first major philosopher in the Islamic tradition, with work spanning logic, music, mathematics, and metaphysics.
Field of Achievement
Philosophers in this period engaged logic, metaphysics, ethics, and the relationship between reason and revelation across a rich intellectual tradition.
Al-Kindi is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in philosophy, logic, and intellectual tradition.
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