Muhammad ibn Abd al-Malik Ibn Tufayl
Muhammad ibn Abd al-Malik Ibn Tufayl was an Andalusian Arab polymath: a writer, philosopher, physician, and astronomer. He is best known for his philosophical novel 'Hayy ibn Yaqdhan' which explored themes of autodidacticism and the nature of human knowledge.
Books
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1. The Improvement Of Human Reason (Exhibited In The Life Of Hai Ebn Yokdhan)
The book tells the story of Hai Ebn Yokdhan, a self-taught man who grows up on a deserted island, isolated from human society. Through his observations of nature and innate curiosity, he embarks on a journey of intellectual and spiritual discovery. Without guidance from others, he uses reason and empirical evidence to unlock the mysteries of the natural world, the human soul, and the divine. His quest leads him to profound insights about the nature of existence, the pursuit of truth, and the path to enlightenment, demonstrating the power of human reason to transcend the need for external instruction in the quest for knowledge and understanding.
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