Islam and science
We shall examine the flourishing of science in medieval Islam, and how certain contemporary Islamic scholars attempt to integrate scientific and religious perspectives.
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Required readings
Falagas, Matthew, Effie Zarkadoulia, and George Samonis, “Arab science in the golden age (750 –1258 C.E.) and today” The FASEB Journal 20(2006): 1581-1586.
Bassiouni, M. C., “Islamic Civilization.” Middle East Institute website. Jan 24, 2012. Available at https://www.mei.edu/content/islamic-civilization
Bassiouni, M. C., “Islamic Civilization.” Middle East Institute website. Jan 24, 2012. Available at https://www.mei.edu/content/islamic-civilization