Avicenna's Theory of Knowledge

Avicenna’s Theory of Knowledge posits that humans acquire knowledge through a combination of innate faculties and sensory experiences. He believed that the mind is born with some innate ideas, which are then refined and expanded through observation and reflection on the external world. Knowledge begins with empirical input from the senses, which the intellect processes to form concepts and understanding. This process involves both direct perception (empirical knowledge) and intellectual insight (rational knowledge), leading to a comprehensive understanding of reality. Overall, Avicenna saw knowledge as a dynamic interplay between innate potential and experiential learning.