Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'. The correct choice is B. Al-Farabi. 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. Al-Biruni
Why not A: “Al-Biruni” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Farabi.
- B. Al-Farabi ✓
- C. Ibn Rushd (Averroes)
Why not C: “Ibn Rushd (Averroes)” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Farabi.
- D. Ibn Majah
Why not D: “Ibn Majah” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Farabi.
Correct answer
B. Al-Farabi
Explanation
Al-Farabi (option B) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? a philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.”. Option A (Al-Biruni) does not fit this question. Option C (Ibn Rushd (Averroes)) does not fit this question. Option D (Ibn Majah) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Al-Farabi.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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