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Galen and the Arabic Reception of Plato's Timaeus
Translation: Ahmed Samir Saad
A specialized scholarly study of Galen’s role in the Arabic reception of Plato’s Timaeus and the broader movement of Greek philosophy and medicine into Arabic intellectual culture. Translated into Arabic by Hamad Samir Saad and published by Kalima, it is a valuable title for readers of philosophy, history of science, and translation studies.
About this book
Galen and the Arabic Reception of Plato's Timaeus addresses a highly focused subject at the intersection of Greek philosophy, ancient medicine, Arabic translation culture, and the history of ideas. Based on its title and provided bibliographic note, the book examines Galen’s place in the transmission and reception of Plato’s Timaeus within Arabic intellectual contexts.
Why read it?
This book is worth reading for its focus on a rare and intellectually rich subject: the link between Plato, Galen, and the Arabic reception of Greek thought. It helps readers consider how major philosophical texts travel across languages not merely through translation, but through commentary, interpretation, scientific frameworks, and changing scholarly priorities.
Who is it for?
Ideal for researchers, graduate students, and serious readers interested in ancient philosophy, the history of medicine, the history of science, Arabic intellectual history, and Greek-to-Arabic translation. It will also appeal to readers tracing the influence of Plato and Galen in Arabic scholarly traditions, as well as academic libraries building collections in philosophy and intellectual history.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789948802877
ISBN-10
994880287X
Page count
399
Age rating
Adults