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9781404205116
This life-and-times biography examines the enormous contributions of al-Kindi, a giant of Arab thought and science during the ninth century. The book delves into al-Kindi's work in philosophy, medicine, music, calligraphy, and mathematics, introduces the reader to the age and locale in which al-Kindi operated, and wraps up with his legacy and influence. Supports history-social science context standards mandating exploration of intellectual exchanges and contributions of Muslim scholars, and their influence on the science, geography, mathematics, philosophy, and medicine of later civilizations.Abboud, Tony is the author of 'Al Kindi Father of Arab Philosophy And Ninth-century Scientist, Calligrapher, And Musician', published 2006 under ISBN 9781404205116 and ISBN 140420511X.
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