ABU ALI IBN SINA’S SCIENTIFIC HERITAGE AND ITS ROLE IN CENTRAL ASIAN AND GLOBAL CIVILIZATION
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Keywords

Ibn Sina, Avicenna, scientific heritage, Central Asia, global civilization, philosophy, medicine, natural sciences

Abstract

This article examines the scientific heritage of Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna), emphasizing his influence on both Central Asian intellectual traditions and the broader trajectory of global civilization. By exploring his contributions to medicine, philosophy, natural sciences, and logic, the study highlights the enduring relevance of Ibn Sina’s works in shaping scientific and philosophical thought. The article also contextualizes his ideas within the historical and cultural framework of the Islamic Golden Age and demonstrates their impact on European Renaissance and modern science.

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