Saturday, November 9, 2013

Who were some of the great Muslim scientists and thinkers?

Like many of their later Renaissance counterparts, most Muslim
scientists and thinkers were multidisciplinary, and produced
remarkable works of in many fields. A few of the more famous scholars
include:
Ibn Hayyan (Geber, 738-813) - known as the father of chemistry.
Al-Khawarizmi (Algorizm, 750-850) - invented algebra and was
instrumental in the development of trigonometry, calculus, and the use
of algorithms.
Ibn Firnas (died 888) - developed the mechanics of flight before
DaVinci; he also built a planetarium.
Al-Razi (Rhazes, 864-930) - a great physician who identified and
treated smallpox.
Al-Zahravi (Albucasis, 936-1013) - recognized as the father of modern surgery.
Ibn Sina (Avicenna, 981-1037) - a very well known physician, authored
the "Cannon of Medicine" and the "Book of Healing." His writings were
considered the authority of medicine for over five hundred years.
Al-Idrisi (Dreses, 1099-1166) - made the first world maps that clearly
showed North, Central, and South America.
Ibn Rushd (Averroes, 1128-1198) - a great philosopher, astronomer, and
physician.
Ibn Batuta (1304-1378) - an avid world traveler, writer and
geographer; he visited most of then-known world from Spain, to parts
of Africa, to China.

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