Ibn Sina (Avicenna) - The Greatest Muslim Philosopher?
Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, and his philosophy. Explore the profound teachings and contributions of this influential Islamic philosopher, physician, and polymath. From his groundbreaking philosophical works to his advancements in medicine and even a famous "proof" for the existence of God. In this episode, we explore the historical context and legacy of one of history's greatest minds.
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Sources/Recomended Reading:
Adamson, Peter (ed.) (2011). "The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy". Cambridge University Press.
Gohlman, William E. (translated by) (1974). "The Life of Ibn Sina: A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation". State University of New York Press.
Inati, Shams (translated by) (1984). "Remarks and Admonitions: Part One - Logic". Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.
Inati, Shams (1996). "Ibn Sina & Mysticism: Remarks and Admonitions (Part 4 - Sufism)". Routledge.
Inati, Shams (translated by) (2014). "Ibn Sina's Remarks and Admonitions: Physics and Metaphysics: An Analysis and Annotated Translation". Columbia University Press.
Marmura, Michael E. (translated by) (2005). "Avicenna: The Metaphysics of The Healing". University of Chicago Press.
McGinnis, Jon (translated by) (2010). "Avicenna: The Physics of The Healing - A Parallel English-Arabic Text". University of Chicago Press.
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Al Ghazali is better imp. I think u love him cuz of benefit to western philosophy & medicine
Also, his thesis is functionally against the the Western gnostic thought of kabbalism influence :)
Filip, unless this was locked in as a premiere, I find the fact that this video wasn't delayed to be ɨnsenstɨve; Teńsions are running high given the events of the 24 hours before the premier, and since Peɾsia is an older name for ɪɾan, which was in the news yesterday, and Avicenna is important in Peɾsian history, the fact that this video wasn't delayed given recent events is to me, ill-advised.
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Tell me,infidel,is that an icon in your bookshelf?
You are one of the youtubers who give actual due respect and recognition to the earlier Islamic Philosophers who made great impact on this modern civilization
All the so called " early Islamic philosophers " were either Aristotelian , or Neo-Platonic philosophers.
@@majidbineshgar7156 so?
And some,drunkards...@@majidbineshgar7156
@@majidbineshgar7156 It's nice to have generative AI these days to check such bold claims. It started with "No, that claim is not correct. There was an infusion of Greek ideas with Islamic ones." I then asked it for examples of differences and got a huge list of interesting concepts being Islamic brought to the table like creation ex nihilo. It, of course, mentioned about 9 other topics, saying this is just a tiny chunk of the differences between Islamic and Greek philosophy. I guess their tradition wouldn't be called the Islamic golden age if all they did was reproduce Greek ideas word for word to propagate ideas they never changed in any way. A little Islamophobic, are we?
@@AG-ld6rv As a secular guy who is older than internet and has been using his own natural intelligence instead of AI , Frankly I believe there is no such thing as " Islamic philosophy " , never has been .
I failed this class in college, history of Islamic political thought. I couldn’t keep up with the chronology of al Farabi, and ibn Rushd, and also the complex Greek models they used. I was just a social 19 year old. Thank you for the opportunity to improve my education.
Good on you for learning for the love of it later in life. If only we went to college when we were older.
I’m taking the same class next semester. wish me luck!
Well, I took an Islamic history survey course, and we covered this. I got an "A," but I've long since forgotten much of what we studied. It sucks to learn and then forget. It's also great to come across something again, and the memories come back with so many new insights. Great to be here!
@@yichengyi I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. - Confucius (Had to look this up cause I forgot)
@Kid_Ikaris The degree of similarity between one's understanding and practice is indeed the measure of the depth of one's understanding. If a person truly understands something, then they intuitively act in accordance with that belief. Unfortunately, not all beliefs and understandings take into consideration all potential negative outcomes. This is why subjects such as philosophy and religion are so valuable.
As a Persian, Ive read about him from many sources. This is the best bio of him Ive heard. Thank you
Avicenna burns in hell!
@@LangThoughtscry more.
@@Vaezquezz It's an objective fact that there was events in the 24 hours before the premiere that mean Filip should have delayed said premiere.
@@LangThoughts what? Build better sentences.
@@Vaezquezz It's an objective fact that there were events in the past 24 hours that meant Filip should have delayed this premiere.
I am truely grateful for your effort and eloquency
Your coverage of Ibn Sina -- his biography, works, and lasting impact -- is amazingly thorough. I'm currently working on a paper regarding Ibn Sina in Central Asia, and the concise and ordered way in which you present and summarize his works is very helpful!
Babe wake up, new video where the man says 'vast' a lot just dropped ;)
Sometimes I use "massive" to mix it up!
Oh no, now I have the urge to see Filip's older videos to check how many times he said 'vast' :)
@@LetsTalkReligionOut of sheer curiosity, is there a cognate of otherwise similar word you use a lot when speaking Swedish?
Great video as usual! Fun fact, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where I am from, there is a medical school named after Ibn Sina!
There is also a clinic and area named after him in Sharqiyah, The Eastern Province as well as a street in Qatif!
As a Jeddawi, I can confirm this
Same in my city, Lahore, Pakistan
Ibn Sina it's like the go-to name for hospitals and medical schools all over the islamic world
We have Ibn Sina hospitals in Bangladesh also
Would definitely like to see a video on the "Shia Reformation" that was occurring roughly around the same time as its Christian counterpart and how it's rise and fall contrasted with what was going on in Europe and the greater west as a whole. I'd like that video to be about how similar & different it was to the Reformation of Christendom along with actual details in the movement itself & its leaders.
Amazing insights into Ibn Sina! At school, we were only taught about his achievement in medicine. I never knew that he is such an amazing polymath.
I have been interested in philosophy for over 40 years and I was even a student at the Faculty of Philosophy at USP for some time. But I'm not very familiar with Avicenna's philosophy. This video is very good, educational and deserves to be seen and shared. Especially at this time when Christian fundamentalists and Nazis spread hatred against the Islamic world and its culture.
Well said !
Huge amount of respect due to the writer of this documentary. With religion bias aside. The amount of pure passion that is able to be seen with this author is astounding! The announcation of his Arabic speaks volumes! His ability to compare historic philosophy to philosophers around the globe to ideas from the Quran is mind boggling. Great work brother !
God's essence is the existence... This is the best explanation of God in history of theology. When Moses asked God for His name in the biblical narrative, God famously responded, "I am who I am", indicating a self-existent and self-sufficient nature. Witch means that he is not a being, or one who came into existence, but he is the one who just is, or the existence itself. This statement implies that God's existence is inherent and independent, not contingent upon any other factor.
You've literally became my favorite channel to ever exist - thank you so much for your content. Please keep it coming🙏🏼
I've always been interested in mysticism (Islamic and religious in general) and could never find any channels that discussed it in such an intellectual and deep way. You're also a great reference for books as well as historians - when there's money to spare, I'll make sure to be a patron 😊
Key moments: 00:02 Ibn Sina's 'Floating Man' thought experiment questions self-awareness. His polymathic pursuits in philosophy, medicine, and more shaped Islamic intellectual tradition and influenced future thinkers worldwide. -The 'Floating Man' thought experiment by Ibn Sina explores the nature of the human soul and self-awareness. -Ibn Sina's diverse interests in logic, physics, medicine, and music showcased his brilliance and influence on future intellectual thought. -Ibn Sina's upbringing in a scholarly environment and his early studies in various fields laid the foundation for his later achievements. -Controversies surrounding Ibn Sina's religious adherence and study routines shed light on his complex persona and intellectual pursuits. 08:07 Ibn Sina's reference to 'sharab' possibly alludes to wine, highlighting the evolving views on alcohol in Islamic law. His scholarly pursuits and service to rulers demonstrate his intellectual depth and influence in Islamic philosophy. -Evolution of alcohol views in Islamic law, particularly within the Hanafi school, from permitting certain forms to a general prohibition. -Ibn Sina's extensive intellectual pursuits as a scholar and physician, showcasing his dedication to knowledge and contributions to Islamic philosophy. -Influence of Greek philosophy, particularly Aristotle, on Islamic philosophy and the harmonization with Islamic teachings. 16:12 Ibn Sina's major works, 'The Book of Healing' and 'The Canon of Medicine,' covered a wide range of subjects like logic, physics, metaphysics, and Sufism, influencing Islamic intellectual tradition. -Ibn Sina's 'The Book of Healing' is a comprehensive work covering logic, natural science, mathematics, and metaphysics, influencing philosophy. -Ibn Sina's 'The Canon of Medicine' is a significant medical compendium based on Galenic medicine, listing herbs and treatments for illnesses. -Ibn Sina's 'The Salvation' and 'Pointers and Reminders' are shorter summarizing works, with the latter being more elusive and philosophical. -Ibn Sina's 'The Book of Healing' emphasizes the importance of law and religion in maintaining social order and grounding individuals metaphysically. 24:14 Ibn Sina interprets Quran allegorically, rejects physical resurrection, and distinguishes Essence from existence, impacting Islamic philosophy. -Ibn Sina interprets Quran allegorically and metaphorically to aid understanding for non-philosophers. -Ibn Sina's rejection of physical resurrection and literal interpretations of afterlife concepts. -Ibn Sina's distinction between Essence and existence influences later Islamic philosophers like Ibn Arabi and Mulla Sadra. -Ibn Sina's famous proof of the truthful, based on contingency and necessity, influenced later philosophers like Thomas Aquinas. 32:17 All contingent things are dependent on and caused by something else, leading to the necessity of a necessary existent, which is God, beyond time and space. -Contingent existence is dependent on other factors for its existence, such as the air we breathe and the right amount of heat on Earth. -The concept of contingent existence leads to the question of whether there is a necessary existent that exists independently without depending on anything else. -The argument explores the idea that the totality of all contingent things in the universe may be necessary, while the individual parts are contingent. -The conclusion is drawn that there must be a necessary existence, which is God, beyond time and space, serving as the uncaused cause of all things. 40:22 Ibn Sina argues for a necessary existence that is simple, unified, and indivisible, aligning with Islamic theology. This existence is beyond time and space, creating the universe as a necessary feature. -Ibn Sina's concept of a necessary existence being simple and unified supports the idea of God's indivisibility and immateriality. -The necessary existence being beyond time and space implies its independence from physical constraints and corporeal dependencies. 56:29 Avicenna argues that God's knowledge is universal, not particular, due to His immaterial nature. His mystical ideas in later works suggest a Sufi-inspired path to truth and union. -Avicenna's view of God as an immaterial intellect leads to the understanding that God's knowledge is universal, not specific to particulars. -Avicenna's argument avoids absurdity by explaining that God's knowledge of universals encompasses all particulars in a universal way. -Avicenna's mystical ideas in later works, like the ISAT, hint at a deeper, Sufi-inspired understanding of truth and union with the divine. -Scholars debate whether Avicenna was a Mystic or Sufi, with differing views on the mystical aspects of his works and personal involvement in such experiences. 1:04:32 Ibn Sina's writings suggest mystical experiences, reflected in works like 'Epistle of the Bird.' His Eastern philosophy possibly incorporates mysticism, impacting later scholars like Suhrawardi. -Ibn Sina's 'Epistle of the Bird' is a mystical allegory about a bird's journey, symbolizing a spiritual path. -Ibn Sina's Eastern philosophy may have mystical elements, influencing later philosophers like Suhrawardi. 1:12:36 Ibn Sina's ideas shaped Sunni, Shia, and European theology, impacting later Islamic philosophy, European scholasticism, and the field of medicine. -Ibn Sina's influence on European scholasticism and theology, particularly on Christian theologians like Thomas Aquinas. -The impact of Ibn Sina's medical work, the Canon of Medicine, on European medicine until the early modern period. -Ibn Sina's ahead-of-his-time ideas in physics, such as his concept of motion, which predated Isaac Newton's laws. -Ibn Sina's lasting legacy as one of the most influential philosophical minds in history, transcending Islamic and global intellectual traditio
Thank you!
Now we need a video about ibn khaldun or ibn battuta
He has done ibn khaldun already
@@muha5593 I know but the ibn khaldun video is pretty old, Ibn battuta then
Ibn Battuta yessss
@@DueToRue that'd be great
Muslim philosopher Ibn Khaldun seems to remark: Thus the founders of grammar were Sibawaih and after him, al-Farisi and Az-Zajjaj. All of them were of Persian descent… they invented rules of (Arabic) grammar … great jurists were Persians … only the Persians engaged in the task of preserving knowledge and writing systematic scholarly works. Thus the truth of the statement of the prophet becomes apparent, 'If learning were suspended in the highest parts of heaven the Persians would attain it' … The intellectual sciences were also the preserve of the Persians, left alone by the Arabs, who did not cultivate them … as was the case with all crafts … This situation continued in the cities as long as the Persians and Persian countries, Iraq, Khorasan and Transoxiana [=modern Central Asia], retained their sedentary culture. Muqaddimah, Translated by Franz Rosenthal (III, pp. 311-15, 271-4 [Arabic]; R.N. Frye. p. 91.
Whenever a notification of a new video of yours appears, i just get indescribably happy, n extra happy when the video exceeds 40 mins long, cuz i know imma sleep well the night listening to that calm voice of yours, whilst spelling knowledge ❤
Thank you for the amazing content! ❤
I studied Ebin Sina when I studied pharmacy in Syria but this video is way more informative and I feel that I learned about a totally new Ebin Sina. Excellent work.
I just want to thank you for everything you brought to me. Thank you
I'm so happy about this video, I feel like it was a long time coming! As someone who studies medieval Latin intellectual history, Ibn Sina always pops up and I've mentioned him quite a few times in my own videos. I love your channel and I love the extensive coverage you've given to him here (and yet there's so much more that could be said!) Keep up the great work Filip!
Such an amazing episode. Thank you very much indeed.
Thank you for your incredibly informative presentation of one of the greatest minds in human history.... Look forward to view your new and other upcoming projects.👏👏❤❤👍👍
Truly outstanding. And I really appreciate your use of visual images.
Hello ! Thank you for this video. I always look forward to such informative videos on your channel. God bless. ❤🎉 Keep up the good job!
1:14:30 "massive beast" is accurate. thanks man u have literally inspired me today to read his philosophical works AND commentaries and critiques of his work. almost like it opened in a new window in my way of thinking and analyzing theology and philosophy
You are great and always bring very valuable information. Thanks 🙏
Very enlightening and comprehensive information. Thank you very much. Looking forward to more videos!!
Thank you for this! Very informative and engaging
Thank you for opening fai this door for me, this is a rich vain of wisdom beautifully presented. I will listen and watch again as this is a feast worth lingering over. Words fail as the saint said, thanks.
Absolutely wonderful video. Just astounding.
Thank you for bringing such a wonderful video.
Although I’m not a Muslim (I’m Buddhist), I found this fascinating. This is the sort of KZhead videos I want to see. Interesting, and educational. Thank you.
He was a Persian scholar. Persian heritage and civilization has deeply influenced the world. This has nothing to do with Islam or being Muslim.
@@newestflameneverdies I didn’t say it was did I…
I was hoping that you'd make a detailed video on Ibn Sina, and here it is today! Thank you!!
Most people don’t know that Ibn Sina was accused of blasphemy and Islamic scholars at his time such as Ibn Taimya ordered Fatwa against his blood to be shed.
Love your videos, cheers from Morocco.
one of your better narrations i've heard, enjoyed much thank you
So beautifull. Your work to (and of) His work. Thank you. One thought began orbiting my mind: "I use words, if presence is missed." In your art though both blends in together. ;) The way you said how Rumi started His attempt, made me lough out loud n long from the hearth.
Great video 🔥🔥
I really admire your work!
Thank you for this video! I love watching your content.
one of the first videos i watched from your channel (about a year ago) was about ibn Sina. since then, i have been reading his books (and ibn Rushd's). i love those 2 philosophers even tho they disagreed on a lot of topics. Islamic philosophy is to be the most interesting subject (to me). the more i learn about it and people, philosophers, who have dedicated their lives to study it the more i want to know (study) it and those very philosophers.
Really well and illuminating video, definitely leaves me with more to ponder as usual.
Thanks. Wonderful presentation by all means.
Amazing video, old khorasan, many influential people come from the province it’s also part of Neyshabur province of iran, thank you for the video good to see English speaking people talk about the achievements of the eastern Iranian people.
Never seen more in depth videos on these issues. Well done
Great video!
Thank for your wonderful work, Avicenna was a great philosopher, but he was stuck in the Greek era, the contemporary of Avicenna with more like modern thinking of our era, was another philosopher called Al ghazali, of which we could see his influence directly or indirectly in the ideas of Descarte, David Hume and Kant.
i think he also has a video abt al ghazali if im not mistaken
To me this seems like a difference between Sunnism and Shiism. To a Sunni like Al-Ghazali, incorporating logic into religion is something foreign and abnormal and must have been influenced by the Greeks. However, to a Shii like Ibn Sina, the intellect is the greatest gift God has bestowed upon his creation and is no doubt linked, if not essential, to religion which is why the first chapter of Al-Kafi is hadiths from the prophet and his Ahl Al-Bayt on intellect.
Ah Descarte himself gives a lot of credit to Ibn Sina for his medicine, mathematics, logic, and philosophy.
@@MultiAmmar2000Ibn Sina was, despite in some way having his own interpretations, a hanafi, and thus Sunni.
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Thank you for this video!
Oh, I am so excited for this one. Liked before even finishing it. Hahaha.
Alhamdulilah brother Filip. Keep up the amazing work! Have you ever done any videos on Thomas Merton? As a muslim it is recommended to study other religions and schools of thought. However, as always you leave me wirh more knowledge than when I started the video!!! ❤
I am very grateful work you do, thank you so much!!!!
Absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing
Still working my way through greek and roman texts. Cant wait to really dive into the Islamic philosophers and mystics. Loved the video and it made me want to skip ahead in my studies.
This video is a great achievement.
Amazing content, keep it up 🙌
Thank you for all the thought and effort that went into making this. Sina is a wonder. started reading about him in lockdown but only via things I could find online. Thank you to all of the people who make his works available to us. In my life I have thought and concluded similar thoughts but in far less gifted and clear terms. Studied philosophy as A level during Wednesday lunchtimes with a great tutor who chose to make the entire a-level course available to students who hadn't actually signed up to study philosophy as an actual A - level with a certificate at the end of it. None of us passed or failed. It was wonderful. Wish upon wish we had looked at Sina's writings/thoughts. Need to find myself a decent book about him, any recommends would be appreciated
The short answer is yes. The long answer is also yes.
al ghazali isn't any less great
@@Ezra_malochihe wasn't much of a falāsifa
restricting the idea of philosophy to the culture of falsapha and greek philosophy is a dangerous path cause even scholars who are mainly focused on fiqh developed their own philosophy for interpretation , so to say imaam al gazhali wasnt a philosopher would be a disservice to philosophy itself
@@no-xn8nb “every person is a philosopher” -Hal Adams
@@no-xn8nbthis is how falsafa is categorised in our historic islamic traditions which is also how most scholars in this field define it. Imam Al ghazali would have called you a heretic for calling him a philosopher
Ibn Sina - the father of modern medicine 💫 As a Persian Muslim I appreciate this detailed video. But if I must make one suggestion, it would be to recognise his Persian identity. The West always groups Muslims as a single group, when in reality it was Persians that contributed greatly in the Islamic schools of thought and the Golden age of knowledge. If we compare this to Europeans, you’d always mention their ethnicity before their religion, so why group Muslims all together? This actually wipes the massive contributions that Persians have added to the Muslim history, and not the other way around. Thank you!
Well said
Not really. The west always thought of Arabs, Moors, Turks, Persians etc and not Muslims. They try very hard not to mention his Muslim identity and Islam at all. I regularly see him mentioned as an Arab philosopher. They probably didn't know he was Persian and confused him for an Arab because he mostly wrote in Arabic.
its quite the contrary the west tries to impose on him a fake islamic identity and deny is persian idenity. disgusting how they shamelessly and falelsey marketed him as an "arab" muslim.
@@lmnop286Quite the contrary, the West tries very hard to not mention his Persian identity and Iran at all. Instead, they impose on him a fake Islamic identity and try to portray him as a Muslim. They now try to market him as an Arab with the nonsensical excuse that he wrote his works in arabic which was the forced language of communication of that time.
@@newestflameneverdies Arabic became the lingua franca of the region similar to what English is today. Ever wonder how English got to be the world language? Yeah, through Colonialism and conquest. And before Arabic it was Greek and Persian. People didn't adopt those languages because they are better but because they were conquered by Persians, Greeks and British, so I didn't know why you are singling out Arabic. Actually I do know why. I bet you are one of those people who think all that Islamic philosophers were secretly apostates and only acted Muslim out of fear or for opportunistic reasons. Anyone smart would not really be a Muslim. But we can say that about any religion. Were the philosophers of Europe really Christian? They wrote a lot of things that contradict Christianity. And the church attacked them even killing them. This never happened in the Muslim world. But Islam is always single out for some reason. From what we know about him and from what he wrote Ibn Sina saw himself as a Muslim. The same goes for all the Islamic philosophers. Either accept that or cope.
The essential primer on Ibn Sina aka Avicenna in an excellent in-depth episode of from Let's Talk Religion by none other than Filip Holm!!🎉🌌📜📚
Amazing! I appreciate your critical way of presenting the topic, this is by far the best biography of İbn Sina I ever watched! Thank you so much! You're doing an amazing job here!! 👏👏👏🤗
Averroes is considered the Commentator on Aristotle by Aquinas.
I appreciate that you are educating us. Thank you
Thank you ,you are one of few that can elaborate eloquently in details on this brilliant philosopher that is available in English language chanel .Amazing .I like this video .Please continue your researh to cover more other great minds of his contemporary.❤❤Tq .Filip Holm
Thank you brother from Uzbekistan! May Allah bless you 🙂
Would love a video on Ghazali
He already made one
such a great video!
Sir, this was magistrale!
This is so complicated 😵💫 To fully understand it, I think I should rewatch it: But not more than 10 minutes of it per day 😅🙈
Amazing
i didn't know you were interested in Islamic philosophy. i thought you were more interested in Sufism.
Amazing! Thank you 🙏🏽
Amazing content
Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things also have you seen new series about mehmed II if you have could you make a video about religion in ottoman empire or video about how ottomans practice Islam? 👍😁
He wasn't a Muslim. Back then they had those Iranian Persians had to pretend they were Muslims. because they were invaded by Arab Muslims of Arabian Peninsula. Their names were changed to Arabic. Ibn Sina, once said " there was no beginning and no end". does that sound like he was a Muslim??? NO. Most scientists in those days were Persian Iranians, the reason they had Arabic names , because of Arab Muslim invasion of Persia, Iran and how their names were changed.
@@standforhumanitariancauses4756 Massive copium over here.
@@skepticalzostrianos9875 Just because you can't accept facts. doesn't change logic and reality. Once again, Ibn Sina, once said " there was no beginning and there would be no end". does that sound like someone that followed Islam or even believed in god???? Even Omar Khayyam was a non believer. In those days, most Persian scientists couldn't ban Islam. because of Arab caliphates that invaded their nation. And under Islamic laws, those that criticize, disrespect or ban Islam ( apostates) will be put to death. Ibn Sina didn't believe that there was a beginning or end, sounds like an atheist. Let's not throw tantrum, just because reality goes against your religious beliefs.
@@standforhumanitariancauses4756 Let me guess, an iranian diaspora?
@@skepticalzostrianos9875 It's scary that you lack basic critical thinking skills. What does Ibn Sina's statement about his atheist view, such as there was no beginning or end, has to do with me being an Iranian diaspora or not???? Don't be afraid to answer.
This is so cool I'd love a video like this on Fakhr ad-Din Al-Razi
Razi and ibn sina were both kafir
@@a.s2205you're a fool, it's fine
@@Sirde_Sigma you can't deny it. It's fine
I love this channel!
So precious information, thank you sir ❤✨⚡️
The last part about a necessary emanation sounds similar to the argument and idea of an eternal begetting of necessity by Christians.
I was craving & manifesting for your video on Hazrat Ibn Sina. Much love ❤🇮🇳❤
Very similar to adwaita vedanta
Now on Al-Farabi and Al-Jilji.
Great content as always and thank you, I would ask if timestamps would be possible for these longer format videos as sometimes time is limited to digest the information in one sitting
Smashed it Filip
There is an interesting story about Ibn Sina in which he wrote it in a letter to his friend named Kiya. He was doing scholarly works on Aristotle's theory along with his friends and pupils and he explained that he sent an emissary to Baghdad and sought to buy books by the eminent philosopher Abu Al Faraj Ibn At Tayyib, one of the representatives of christian Aristotelian school of Baghdad. Apparently Ibn Sina was upset with the books was 'not so great' implied by the exorbitant price as Abu Al Faraj set the price to insult him. Avicenna then calls the Baghdad Aristotelian christians as simple minded 😂 Anyhow it was anything but scholarly rivalry between the two and shows how complicated the situation of Islamic golden age back then with these philosophical rivalry, scholarly gossip and the hurt pride of disciple. Source: Avicenna and Aristotelian Tradition, Dimitri Gutas, BRILL p.53-59
Thank you for providing such an insightful explanation of the renowned scholar Ibn Sina, a prominent figure in human history.
maybe im greedy for saying this but i would want deeper dives on the other works mentioned in this video. Lengthy video but this was so good, I had to pause and re-watch certain parts to get a better understanding. Visiting Ibn Sina 10 years later...thank you for this video!
Yessss Avicenna/Ibn Sina deserves more recognition very insightful video
I have to admit being someone who was never really a practicing muslim from the beginning because of your channel i have realized how rich islam is and it's history Thank you but i would also like to hear and learn of other faith and traditions being someone who is also interested in religions i have a great admiration about the dharmic religions Uhh here's great idea why don't you make and episode on the history of yoga & meditation
You might be interested in comparative mythology. You already know a great many things that are in the vedas, but simply might not know the vedic names for them. The similarities are because we're human, the differences show the culture at the time. The origins go back to proto-indoeuropean culture they all descended from, before there was writing or pottery or agriculture.
This has nothing to do with islam. This a persian scholar.
@a.s2205 So? What does ethnicity have to do with any of this. Bro was a self affirmed muslim, even though he was heretical. Get this nationalistic revisionism out of here. His works came about in an lsIamic context, not a persian one which is stripped from Islam.
@@Wartensteiin wiah, woah, woah. Persian was "stripped" from Islam. Where do you think Islam came from, bruh? Angels and visions n shyt?🤣
@@a.s2205 Did you even watch the video
Need one for Al-Farabi. One of the few huge philosophers left.
Already did one many years ago!
@@LetsTalkReligion On Hassan basri please 😢!
Your channel is for me a source of connection with interesting things in life
What's your opinion on Henry Corbin's theory about Ibn Sina being Ismaili, just like his father?
I believe this! But why would he deny that he was Ismaili? Does Corbin talk about this?
@@zoolakes17 yess
You must be isma3ili@@zoolakes17
In my view, he is right next to Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Marx as the greatest philosophers. He is also the greatest Philosopher in Islam next to Al-Farabi and Mulla Sadra.
He's definitely up there!
Ibn Taymiyyah tops them all
Incedibly interesting. Both to contemplate his philosophy directly, and as history of thought.
Congratulations. Well done. 👏
Sweet
Ibn Sina lived in Balkh
Great video as always. Would love to see one about the orpheous cult from antiquity that you mentioned in a previous video.
Brilliant and helpful
So the Quran calls wine "hammer" ( just a joke around the arab pronunciation of khmar.) Quite appropiate I'd say.
The wine drinking....Avicena was Persian, same as the poet Omar Khayyam, both celebrated wine, they were not Arabs, albeit Muslims, so the social attituded towards wine were different In Persia.
There is no That they are persians since non claimed it and no one called them persian during their times.
@@phoenixk4328It doesn't really matter. They were Persians(Ajams), which were the term used for non Arabs. So yes, they would had been considered Arab as a whole, but they were of Persian origins. Just like Averroes who was of Berber origin.
Neither were muslim. It's clear in their works
@@ThesilentthinkerMuslim philosopher Ibn Khaldun seems to remark: Thus the founders of grammar were Sibawaih and after him, al-Farisi and Az-Zajjaj. All of them were of Persian descent… they invented rules of (Arabic) grammar … great jurists were Persians … only the Persians engaged in the task of preserving knowledge and writing systematic scholarly works. Thus the truth of the statement of the prophet becomes apparent, 'If learning were suspended in the highest parts of heaven the Persians would attain it' … The intellectual sciences were also the preserve of the Persians, left alone by the Arabs, who did not cultivate them … as was the case with all crafts … This situation continued in the cities as long as the Persians and Persian countries, Iraq, Khorasan and Transoxiana [=modern Central Asia], retained their sedentary culture. Muqaddimah, Translated by Franz Rosenthal (III, pp. 311-15, 271-4 [Arabic]; R.N. Frye. p. 91.
@@a.s2205He was a heretic, but youre implying that he understood that he was, even though he thought otherwise
Amazing insights into Ibn Sina!
Thank you, Filip. 🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵
Iranians have enjoyed a long cultural continuity, something that distinguishes them from other Middle Eastern neighbors. Avicenna's presence in Iranian landmarks not only serves as a reminder of his remarkable achievements but also fosters a sense of national pride among Persians
He’s not Persian he is most likey sogdian
@@adamsnow4979No, he is an ethnic Persian from Central Asia. Sogdians are Eastern Iranians and the cousins of Persians.
Very true, Iran is an Eurasian civilization. Iran isn't geographically in the so-called Middle East. Iran's culture and history is centered around Central Asia.
@@newestflameneverdies Persians and sogdians are not the same
@@adamsnow4979Persians and Sogdians are both Iranic peoples.
Ibn Sina has succinctly explained all his metaphysics in his Persian book " The Daneshnameh-ye Alai " .