The Contribution of Islamic Civilization to the Development of World Knowledge
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European Renaissance, Historiography of Science, Islamic Civilization, Scientific KnowledgeAbstract
The Islamic Golden Age (8th to 14th century CE) was a pivotal period in the history of global scientific development. The Islamic world not only preserved the intellectual heritage of Greek, Persian, and Indian civilizations but also generated groundbreaking innovations across various disciplines. Through institutions such as the Bayt al-Hikma and with strong political support, Muslim scholars developed algebra, formulated alternative cosmological models, and applied empirical methods in medicine. This body of knowledge was later transmitted to Europe through major translation centers, laying the foundation for the scientific awakening in the West. This article examines these original contributions in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, as well as the transmission routes through which they reached the Western world
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