Philosophy & Literature: Northumberland Tyne Valley

An Introduction to Islamic Philosophy: Ibn Sina

Date

Wednesday 13th December 2023

1pm until 3pm

Venue

Corbridge Parish Hall, St Helen's Street, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5BE

Fee

£12 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

Ibn Sina, or Avicenna, was one of the many polymaths of the Islamic Golden Age. A great commentator on the work of Aristotle, he added important arguments to the mind/body problem; his ‘Flying Man’ thought experiment pre-empting the work of René Descartes by more than 500 years. In this course, we will explore his arguments for the immortal soul, as well as the contentious consequences this had for Islamic orthodoxy.

Booking

To book a place on this course, you can either use the 'Book' button to take you to eventbrite, or email darrenharper.esq@gmail.com