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History of the Islamic Golden Age - Religion, Science, & Culture in the Abbasid Empire

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Overview

Explore the remarkable achievements of the Islamic Golden Age in this 30-minute lecture focusing on the advancements in medicine, science, and culture during the Abbasid Empire. Discover the contributions of influential figures like Al-Razi and Ibn Sina, who revolutionized medical practices and laid the foundation for modern healthcare. Learn about the development of secular hospitals, the integration of faith and science, and the lasting impact of Islamic innovations on global medicine. Gain insights into the multicultural hub of knowledge centered in Baghdad's House of Wisdom, where scholars flourished and made groundbreaking discoveries in various fields. Uncover the origins of the scientific method, algebraic concepts, and philosophical ideas that influenced future generations across different faiths and cultures.

Syllabus

A Parable for the Father of Islamic Medicine
The Early Life and Brilliance of Al-Razi
Al-Razi´s Home Manual Popular Until 20th Century
Islamic Innovation in Patient and Training Hospitals
Mohammed and Prophetic Medicine
Why Cities Needed Secular Hospitals
Ibn Sina: The Father of Early Medicine
Monumental Contributions to Medicine by Ibn Sina
Sina´s Beautiful Word Association Predates Carl Jung
Secularism in Islamic Medicine Leads To Achievements
Razi Ties Faith Directly to Science

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  • Muhammed Hashir.k.k
    Very good awakening of rhazes and avicenna is being remembered through these lectures. The course may awake you what islam has done in its golden age at baghdad

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