ABSTRACT

Situated between the Greek, Indian and Persian scientific traditions and modern science, the Islamic scientific tradition received, enriched, transformed and then bequeathed scientific knowledge to Europe. The articles selected for this volume explore the fascinating process of knowledge in motion between different civilizations.

part |2 pages

PART I: GREEK INTO ARABIC

part |2 pages

PART II: NATURALIZATION, TRANSFORMATION, AND ORIGINALITY

part |2 pages

PART III: ISLAMIC SCIENCE TO THE WEST

chapter 17|24 pages

Arab Origin of European Maps

chapter 18|8 pages

Science as a Western Phenomenon