إسماعيل مظهر

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???? ?????? ????? ????? ?????? ???????? ??? ?????? ????? ????? ??? ?????? ?????? ???? ???? ?? ????? ???????? ??????? ???????.????? ??? ????? ???? ????? ?????? ????? ????????? ?????? ?? ?????? "????????" ?? ??????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ?? ??????? ??????? ?? ??????? ?????????? ????? ???? ???????? ???????? ?? ????? ???????. ??? ???? ???????? ???? ????? ????? ??? ??????? ??????? ????? ?? ????? ???????.---The Arab culture was profoundly influenced by Greek civilization, an impact that transcended mere transmission to embrace assimilation and development.
This comprehensive book by Ismail Mazhar delves into the essential relationship between Greek and Arabic civilizations, revealing how Arabic thought drew upon its universal Islamic roots and inherited the legacy of one of the greatest ancient world civilizations. The book explores the origins of this cultural and intellectual bond, starting from the pre-Islamic era, through the golden age of translation, where institutions like Baghdad's House of Wisdom flourished.
The author meticulously details how Greek sciences and philosophy, including the works of Aristotle, Galen, and Diophantus, were transmitted to the Arab world through various channels, such as the Nestorian and Jacobite schools and scientific centers in Alexandria and Jundishapur. It analyzes the specifics of knowledge transfer in vital fields such as medicine, astronomy, mathematics (especially algebra), biology, logic, and philosophy.
The book also highlights Arab contributions in these areas, which extended beyond translation to innovation and development. Mazhar presents the Arabs' scientific and philosophical research methodology, based on Aristotle's categories, and how it shaped Arab scientific thought. This work offers a unique perspective on civilizational interaction, asserting that the "universal" aspect of Arab culture derived its authenticity from Islam and its branches from Greek civilization, culminating in the formation of humanity's second universal civilization.
It is an invitation to explore the immense legacy bestowed upon Arab culture, contributing to its strength and enduring nature.