Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Select the accurate description of Al-Kindi.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Select the accurate description of Al-Kindi. The correct choice is C. A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A physician and philosopher whose 'Canon of Medicine' remained a standard medical reference in Europe for centuries
Why not A: “A physician and philosopher whose 'Canon of Medicine' remained a standard medical reference in Europe for centuries” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world.
- B. An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines
Why not B: “An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world.
- C. A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world ✓
- D. A physician credited with an early description of the pulmonary (lesser) circulation of blood
Why not D: “A physician credited with an early description of the pulmonary (lesser) circulation of blood” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world.
Correct answer
C. A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world
Explanation
A philosopher known as the 'father of Arab philosophy' for his role in introducing and adapting Greek philosophy in the Islamic world option C is the accepted answer to Select the accurate description of Al-Kindi Option A A physician and philosopher whose 'Canon of Medicine' remained a standard medical reference in Europe for centuries does not fit this question Option B An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines does not fit this question Option D A physician credited with an early description of the pulmonary lesser circulation of blood does not fit this question For this Great Muslim Scholars.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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