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What were some of the subjects that Al-Farabi studied and had an impact on?
What were some of the subjects that Al-Farabi studied and had an impact on?
Al-Farabi studied philosophy, logic, politics, mathematics, and physics, and had an impact on succeeding generations through his works.
What did Al-Farabi consider to be the most important subject to start with when teaching philosophy to young students?
What did Al-Farabi consider to be the most important subject to start with when teaching philosophy to young students?
What were some of the subjects that Al-Farabi studied and had an impact on?
What were some of the subjects that Al-Farabi studied and had an impact on?
Al-Farabi studied philosophy, logic, politics, mathematics and physics, and had an impact on succeeding generations through his works.
What were some of the rules that Al-Farabi laid down for training young students in philosophy?
What were some of the rules that Al-Farabi laid down for training young students in philosophy?
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Who did Al-Farabi draw on for his commentaries on Aristotle, Porphyry and Ptolemy?
Who did Al-Farabi draw on for his commentaries on Aristotle, Porphyry and Ptolemy?
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What were some of the rules that Al-Farabi laid down for teachers to train young students in philosophy?
What were some of the rules that Al-Farabi laid down for teachers to train young students in philosophy?
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What was Al-Farabi's inspiration for setting up the Ideal City?
What was Al-Farabi's inspiration for setting up the Ideal City?
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Who inspired Al-Farabi in setting up the Ideal City and where did he take ideas from?
Who inspired Al-Farabi in setting up the Ideal City and where did he take ideas from?
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What were some of the philosophical ideas that Al-Farabi drew on in his commentaries on Aristotle, Porphyry, and Ptolemy?
What were some of the philosophical ideas that Al-Farabi drew on in his commentaries on Aristotle, Porphyry, and Ptolemy?
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Study Notes
- Al-Farabi was a renowned philosopher in Islam who studied philosophy, logic, politics, mathematics and physics.
- He had a deep impact on succeeding generations through his works, which are still read and discussed today.
- Al-Farabi renounced worldly matters and lived a simple life.
- He was a permanent resident of Damascus and spent his time discussing philosophical questions with his friends and writing down his opinions.
- Al-Farabi was considered the parent of all subsequent Arabic philosophers.
- He laid down several rules for teachers to train young students in philosophy, including starting with natural sciences and mathematics.
- Al-Farabi drew on neo-Platonic ideas in his commentaries on Aristotle, Porphyry and Ptolemy.
- He was inspired by Plato in setting up the Ideal City but also took ideas from local sources.
- Al-Farabi died at the age of nearly eighty in 950.
- His name and works are still celebrated today.
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Test your knowledge on the life and works of Al-Farabi, the renowned philosopher in Islam. Discover how he influenced succeeding generations and laid down rules for teaching philosophy. Explore his commentaries on Aristotle and his inspiration from Plato in creating the Ideal City. Celebrate the legacy of this great thinker whose name and works are still celebrated today. Take the quiz now and see how much you know about Al-Farabi!
