Presentation
Avicenna, the most eminent of Persian scholars and philosophers of the Middle Ages, methodically dismantles the foundations of astrology in this philosophical and scientific refutation. Far from recognizing any value in this discipline, Ibn Sînâ equates it with the patter of a fortune teller, exposing with rigor the uselessness of a supposedly inaccessible knowledge. This masterful edition, prefaced by French astrologer Elisabeth Teissier, offers the original Arabic text accompanied by a richly annotated translation.
Book Content
- Complete Arabic text and detailed French translation
- Philosophical arguments against the validity of astrology
- Analysis of the origins of human desire to know the future
- Scholarly annotations by translator Yahya Michot
- Preface by astrologer Elisabeth Teissier
- Critical approach to occult sciences in Islam
For Whom?
This work is aimed at students of Islamic philosophy, researchers in the history of sciences, adults wishing to understand medieval critical thought, and all those questioning the compatibility between Muslim faith and astrological practices. Ideal for enriching one's Islamic library with an authentic philosophical perspective.
The Author
Ibn Sînâ (Avicenna, 980-1037) is one of the major figures of Islamic philosophy and medieval medicine. An encyclopedic thinker, he marked intellectual history through his treatises on metaphysics, ethics, and natural sciences. His Refutation of Astrology testifies to his rational and critical approach to unfounded knowledge.
Yahya Michot, translator and annotator, is a recognized specialist in Avicenna's thought and medieval Islamic philosophy.
Editorial Information
| Author |
Ibn Sînâ Avicenna, translated by Yahya Michot |
| Publisher |
Éditions Al Bouraq |
| Collection |
Sagesses Musulmanes |
| ISBN |
9782841613045 |
| Number of Pages |
360 |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Year of Publication |
2007 |
| Target Audience |
Adults, students, researchers |
