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Farabi, Abu Nasr

Abu Nasr Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Tarkhan ibn Awzalagh al-Farabi (Alpharabius, Abunaser), 870-950. Influential medieval Islamic philosopher usually classed as a Neoplatonist. His chief legacy was in metaphysics.

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• - Article discussing his life and teachings on metaphysics, epistemology and politics.
  
• - Passage from this compendium by Charles Mackay.
  
• - Brief entry from this openly-edited reference work.
  
• - Extensive information on the work and legacy of this medieval Arabic philosopher.
  
  

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