We offer a unique experience where you can interact with El-Farabi brought to life through artificial intelligence, allowing you to ask questions and receive answers in his voice. Thanks to this innovative technology, you can benefit from the deep wisdom and wide range of works of Al-Farabi, one of the greatest thinkers of Islamic philosophy and science. Al-Farabi is known as one of the most influential philosophers of the Middle Ages, and his work has left deep traces not only in the Islamic world but also in Western thought.
This interactive experience offers the opportunity to get to know Al-Farabi’s life, philosophical views, scientific contributions and social thoughts.
Farabi was born in 872 in Farab (Otrar region of present-day Kazakhstan) in a family of Iranian origin. Farabi’s family came from an educated and knowledgeable environment that could contribute to the cultural and intellectual development of that period. Farabi, who started his education at a young age, first received his basic education in his hometown Farab. During this period, he acquired basic knowledge of Islamic culture and sciences. Farab, as one of the leading educational centers of the Islamic world, provided a solid start for the young Farabi. Farabi then went to Baghdad, where he continued his education at the Bayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom), the most important science and philosophy center of the period. As the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, Baghdad was the intellectual center of the Islamic world, where he received in-depth training in various disciplines such as logic, philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, music and linguistics. During this period of Farabi’s education, the study of Greek philosophy was intensified in Baghdad, and these studies played an important role in shaping Farabi’s world of thought.
Baghdad was the most important center of science and culture in the Islamic world at that time. This city was a place where Greek philosophy was translated into Arabic and blended with the intellectual accumulation of the Islamic world. During his stay in Baghdad, Farabi studied and interpreted Aristotle’s works in depth. He developed Aristotle’s views on logic and metaphysics by harmonizing them with Islamic philosophy. Farabi’s interpretations of Aristotle’s works led him to be known as the “Second Teacher”. This title reflects his recognition as the most important philosopher after Aristotle.
Farabi wrote important works in the field of logic in Baghdad, and these works were used as the main reference in the Islamic world for a long time. He also worked in the fields of mathematics, astronomy and medicine and made important contributions in these disciplines. Farabi’s works on music theory also reveal his knowledge and skills in the field of music.
Farabi’s education focused on the works of ancient Greek philosophers, especially Aristotle and Plato. Farabi, who translated and interpreted the works of these philosophers into Arabic, blended their philosophical systems with Islamic thought and made a great contribution to the understanding of philosophy in the Islamic world.
This is why Farabi is referred to as “Muallim-i Sani” (Second Teacher); the “First Teacher” is Aristotle.
Farabi’s influence is far-reaching. His work in logic and philosophy played a major role in shaping medieval Islamic thought and had a profound influence on later Islamic philosophers, especially Ibn Sina and Averroes.
In addition, Farabi’s work on music theory, “Kitāb al-Mūsīqa al-Kebīr”, has been recognized as an important reference in the field of music.
Farabi’s political philosophy, especially in his work “El-Medinetü’l-Fâzıla” (The Virtuous City), discussed the ideal society and state structure. This work has inspired studies on political theory and social order both in the Islamic world and in the West.
In conclusion, Farabi’s wide range of knowledge and his ability to synthesize this knowledge made him an important thinker who left a lasting legacy in the field of philosophy and science both in the Islamic world and in the West. Farabi left his mark on history.
Kitāb al-Mūsīqa al-Kabīr (The Great Book of Music): This is a comprehensive work on music theory and practice. In this book, Farabi discusses the theoretical foundations of music in detail.
Kitāb al-Hurūf (Book of Letters): An important work on the philosophy of language and logic. In this book, Farabi examines the logical structure of language.
Kitāb al-Ibāna an ilāhi al-Aristo (Explanation of Aristotle’s Understanding of God): This work explains and interprets Aristotle’s metaphysical views.
Kitâbü’l-Siyâsetü’l-Medeniyye (Book of Civilized Politics): Farabi’s important work on political theory. Discusses the ideal state and the characteristics of the ruler.
Kitâb al-Mille (Book of Religion): A work on the philosophy of religion and social order.
Tahsil al-Saade (The Acquisition of Happiness): A work on happiness and virtue. Farabi discusses how human beings can achieve happiness.
Fusūl al-Medenī (Civil Chapters): In this work, Farabi presents his thoughts on political philosophy and ethics.
Ihsâü’l-Ulûm (Enumeration of Sciences): This work was written on the classification and definition of sciences.nar. Farabi systematically examines various branches of science.
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