Ibn Sinna (Avicenna)

Ibn Sinna, also known as Avicenna, was a Persian polymath who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. He made significant contributions to philosophy, medicine, and science. His most famous work, "The Canon of Medicine," was a comprehensive medical encyclopedia that laid the foundations for modern medicine, emphasizing observation and classification. In philosophy, he explored topics like existence and essence, significantly influencing later thinkers, including those in the West. Ibn Sinna is often considered one of the most important figures in the Islamic Golden Age and a bridge between ancient and modern thought.