Peter E. Pormann

Peter E. Pormann is a scholar specializing in the history of science, particularly in the context of the Islamic world. He has extensively researched and published on the transmission and transformation of medical and scientific knowledge between the Greek, Syriac, and Arabic traditions. Pormann is also known for his work on medieval Arabic literature and its influence on European science and medicine.

Books

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  1. 1. The Philosophical Works Of Al Kindi

    Cover of 'The Philosophical Works Of Al Kindi' by Peter Adamson, Peter E. Pormann

    This book is a comprehensive compilation and analysis of the works of Al-Kindi, often regarded as the first of the Muslim peripatetic philosophers. The text delves into Al-Kindi's extensive contributions to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, highlighting his role as a pivotal figure in the translation and transmission of ancient Greek philosophy to the Islamic world. Through translations of his works and insightful commentary, the book provides a critical exploration of Al-Kindi's synthesis of philosophical thought and his influence on subsequent Islamic and Western intellectual traditions.

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