Greek Thought, Arabic Culture by Dimitri Gutas

Category:History/Philosophy/Religion

Rating:4.17/5 

Pages:252 

About the Book:

Written by renowned scholar Dimitri Gutas, Greek Thought, Arabic Culture is a groundbreaking study of the Graeco-Arabic translation movement that flourished in Baghdad during the early Abbasid era. The book explores how Greek scientific, philosophical, and medical works were translated into Arabic, laying the foundation for intellectual developments across the Islamic world and later influencing the European Renaissance.

Drawing upon historical, social, political, and cultural evidence, Gutas examines the forces that encouraged the translation of Greek knowledge into Arabic and the role played by scholars, patrons, and institutions in preserving and advancing ancient learning. The book offers valuable insights into one of the most significant periods of knowledge transmission in world history.

Widely regarded as an essential work in the fields of Islamic studies, intellectual history, and philosophy, Greek Thought, Arabic Culture is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and readers interested in the history of ideas, the Islamic Golden Age, and cross-cultural exchange between civilizations.