This is a reprint of a very old book so there might be some imperfections like blurred pages, poor images or missing pages. Almost half of his works are versified, his poems appearing in both arabic and persian. But avicenna \s influence is not confined to the medieval period. One of the most influential figures of this era was abu ali sina or ibn sina, known as.
Ibn sina avicenna ibn sina avicenna 9801037 is one of the foremost philosophers of the golden age of islamic tradition that also includes alfarabi and ibn rushd. Avicenna on the science of the soul great books of the islamic world avicenna, laleh bakhtiar on. His most famous works are the book of healing a vast philosophical and scientific encyclopedia and the canon of medicine a standard medical. Goodman provides a concise introduction to the life and thought of abu ali alhusain ibn abdallah ibn sina, known as. Avicennas medicine is one of the most interesting and exciting volumes that has come my way in a long time. Us access only help with reading books report a bad link. Ali ibn sina, in latin he is know as avicenna and his most famous works are those on philosophy and medicine. Avicenna ibn sina internet encyclopedia of philosophy. While his life was embellished by friends and vilified by foes, by all accounts he loved life and had a voracious appetite for lively music, strong drink, and promiscuous sex.
He is also known as alsheikh alrais leader among the wise men a title that was given to him by his students. It treats logic, the natural sciences, psychology, the quadrivium geometry, astronomy, mathematics, and music, and metaphysics and is a major. It is a clear and ordered summa of all the medical knowledge of ibn sinas time augmented from his own observations. His book, the canon surveyed the entire medical knowledge available from ancient and muslim sources at the time in a clear and organized summary. Avicenna complied, and thus was born the first philosophical summa treating in a systematic and consistent fashion within the covers of a single book all the branches of logic and theoretical philosophy as classified in the aristotelian tradition. Avicenna is a latin corruption of the arabic patronym ibn sina, meaning son of sina. Avicenna project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Avicenna avicenna, 9801037 a wikipedia article about this author is available.
Avicenna on the healing properties of minerals, plants, herbs and animals from the canon of medicine volume 2. Abu ali alhusayn ibn sina is better known in europe by the latinized name avicenna. Avicenna canon of medicine complete five volume set. List of books and articles about avicenna ibn sina online. Avicenna says in his book of heaven and earth, that heat is generated from motion in external things. In particular, 150 of his surviving treatises concentrate on philosophy and 40 of them concentrate on medicine.
His most famous philosophical work is the book of healing, a vast philosophical and. This book was an immense five volume encyclopedia of medicine including over a million words. This book presents the reader with an overview of the principal tenets of avicennas philosophy that both sets them in their own historical context within medieval islam and brings them to bear on perennial themes in the history of western philosophy. Also called the cure it is intended to cure or heal ignorance of the soul. The book of simple medicine and plants from the canon of. The only medical textbook used for over 700 years in europe, this is an exceptional historical document for the history of medicine. List of books and articles about avicenna ibn sina. It was originally written in arabic and later translated into several languages, including persian, latin, chinese, hebrew, german, french, and english. Metaphysics is the science of being qua being and therefore the science that explains every being. Avicenna, an iranian philosopher and physician of the tenth and eleventh centuries 4th and 5th century a. Laleh is the adaptercompilereditor of the five volumes of avicennas worldrenowned canon of medicine, coauthor of a sense of unity.
Avicenna definition, islamic physician and philosopher, born in persia. Avicenna article about avicenna by the free dictionary. The book of healing a voluminous philosophical and scientific encyclopaedia by the muslim philosopher and physician avicenna. Through marmuras skill as a translator and his extensive annotations, avicennas touchstone of islamic philosophy is more accessible than ever before.
The first book contains four treatises, the first of which examines the four elements earth, air, fire, and water in light of greek physician galen of pergamums four humours blood, phlegm. Avicennas most important contribution to medical science was his famous book al qanun fi altibb the canon of medicine, known as the canon in the west. Avicenna s legacy in classical psychology is primarily embodied in the kitab alnafs parts of his kitab alshifa the book of healing and kitab alnajat the book of deliverance. Sufficientia is a scientific and philosophical encyclopedia written by abu ali ibn sina avicenna from medieval persia, near bukhara in maverounnahr. In this article, which has reference mainly, but not exclusively, to the ilahiyyat of kitab alsifa. Avicenna s chief reward for this service was access to the royal library of the samanids, wellknown patrons of scholarship and scholars.
In addition, a number of chapters at the beginning of the book act as a primer in the principles of graecoarabic medicine. The sufi tradition in persian architecture and author of sufi expressions of the mystic quest, and three volumes of gods will be done on moral healing. If the book is a multi volume set then this is only a single volume. Canon of medicine, general medicine, volume 1 avicenna s famous canon of medicine comes to life in english with this translation.
Canon of medicine by avicenna goodreads share book. Most of what is known of avicenna is found in the autobiography dictated to his longtime protege aljuzjani. Avicenna also affected the thinking of the great islamic theologian alghazali, who asserted that if one could show the incoherence of avicenna\s thought, then one would have demonstrated the incoherence of philosophy in general. In this updated edition of his classic work, lenn e. Ibn sinas metaphysics stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. The avicenna offers a stylish, contemporary setting for your visit to istanbul. Gholamreza dadkhah gholamreza dadkhah is a graduate of tehran university, faculty of theology and islamic studies. Peter adamson discusses some of the views of avicenna ibnsina, one of the most important thinkers in the medieval islamic tradition. Avicenna also affected the thinking of the great islamic theologian alghazali, who asserted that if one could show the incoherence of avicenna \s thought, then one would have demonstrated the incoherence of philosophy in general. Luxurious fabrics blend with clean, minimalist design and charming ottoman features. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The manuscript is the first volume of the set of 11 volumes.
It provides insight into a medicine that is a historical part of the development of modern western medicine and. Avicenna has 152 books on goodreads with 14422 ratings. It is difficult to fully assess avicenna s personal life. The book of healing is a scientific and philosophical encyclopedia written by abu ali ibn sina avicenna from medieval persia, near bukhara in maverounnahr. Avicenna integrative medicine views you, the patient, as the most important member of the medical team. Avicenna s penchant for categorizing becomes immediately evident in the canon, which is divided into five books. He is probably the most significant philosopher in the islamic tradition and. He wrote that at the most common level, the influence of the mind on the body can be seen in voluntary movements, in that the body obeys whenever the mind wishes to move the body. The book the metaphysics of the healing, avicenna is published by brigham young university.
Avicenna international college will be among the most respected international academic and scientific centers which strive to globalize its modern avicennaminded approach to the development of human capacities and will become a pioneer model in this respect. Avicenna avisen, arabic ibn sina, 9801037, islamic philosopher and physician, of persian origin, b. Avicenna was the most influential and renowned philosopher and scientist of the islamic world. Abd allah ibn sina, born 980, near bukhara, iran now in uzbekistandied 1037, hamadan, iran. Avicenna simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Avicenna, the most influential of islamic philosophers, produced the healing as his magnum opus on his religious and political philosophy. Avicenna, aka abu ali alhusain ibn abdallah ibn sina, was a persian polymath, physician, philosopher, and scientist who wrote almost 450 treatises on a wide range of subjects, of which around 240 have survived. When the library was destroyed by fire not long after, the enemies of avicenna accused him of burning it, in order for ever to conceal the sources of his knowledge. But avicenna\s influence is not confined to the medieval period. Avicennas chief reward for this service was access to the royal library of the samanids, wellknown patrons of scholarship and scholars. Avicenna wrote almost 450 treatises on a wide range of subjects, of which around 240 have survived. Popularly known as the father of modern medicine, he researched and came out with pioneering works in aromatherapy. Now translated by michael marmura, the metaphysics is the climactic conclusion to this towering work. Avicenna wrote almost 450 treatises on a wide range of subjects, of which around 240 have survived 150 of these concentrate on philosophy and 40 on medicine. This volume contains generalities concerning the human body, sickness, health, general treatment and therapeutics. Avicenna on the science of the soul great books of the islamic. Aic will become a leader among international schools and colleges, recognized for its outstanding students, dedicated faculty and rich. We are delivering some of our books from alternative locations, though others may be delayed.
Avicenna took a keen interest in aristotles account of the science of being qua being in metaphysics. In his interpretation, avicenna fuses the aristotelian tradition, which he intends to. His areas of specialization and interest are the intellectual tradition in sixth and seventh century transoxiana, and the manuscript transmission of avicennas works. His philosophical views have engaged the attention of western thinkers over several centuries, and his books have been among the most important sources in philosophy. Thomas aquinas as well as other great christian and jewish scholars. Ibn sinas famous canon of medicine qanun fi altibb comes to life in english with this translation. Avicenna on the healing properties of minerals, plants, herbs and animals from the canon of medicine volume 2 canon of medicine the law of natural healing. Ibn sina avicenna stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. It comprised of medical knowledge available from ancient and muslim sources. Avicenna ibn sina by individual philosopher philosophy. Avicenna calls this process of acquisition or apprehension of the intelligibles a contact itti. The place of avicenna in the history of medicine ncbi.
Avicenna avicenna, 9801037 a wikipedia article about this author is available avicenna, 9801037. Laleh is the adaptercompilereditor of the five volumes of avicenna s worldrenowned canon of medicine, coauthor of a sense of unity. Book an appointment with avicenna international college. Avicennas legacy in classical psychology is primarily embodied in the kitab alnafs parts of his kitab alshifa the book of healing and kitab alnajat the book of deliverance. He was the most renowned philosopher of medieval islam and the most influential name in medicine from 1100 to 1500. Popularly known as the father of modern medicine, he researched and came out with pioneering works in. The chicago distribution center is temporarily closed. His other masterpiece, the book of healing, is a philosophical treatise dealing with the soul.
He is probably the most significant philosopher in the islamic tradition and arguably the most influential philosopher of the premodern era. Avicennas penchant for categorizing becomes immediately evident in the canon, which is divided into five books. Avicennas most popular book is canon of medicine vol. Physicians in ancient persia played an important role in the development of medicine in the medieval era. Treatise on the canon of medicine of avicenna hardcover. Avicenna wrote extensively on early islamic philosophy, including two treatises named logic and metaphysics. His most famous works are the book of healing a vast philosophical and scientific encyclopedia and the canon of medicine a standard medical text at many islamic and european universities up until the early 19th century. In the book of healing, avicenna discussed the mind, its existence, the mind and body relationship, sensation, perception, etc.