FAQ About Avicenna (Ibn Sina)

Avicenna's influence on philosophy is mainly through his integration of Greek philosophical concepts, especially those of Aristotle and Plato, with Islamic theology. His work on metaphysics in 'The Book of Healing' influenced great Western philosophers like Thomas Aquinas, as well as future Islamic philosophers. He explored topics such as the existence and nature of god, the soul, and the process of knowledge attainment.