Joseph II (Joseph of Baghdad)

Joseph II, also known as Joseph of Baghdad, was a renowned 10th-century Islamic philosopher and scientist from Iraq. He contributed to medical sciences, astronomy, and philosophy, emphasizing empirical observation and rational inquiry. His work helped preserve and expand scientific knowledge during a period of intellectual flourishing in the Islamic Golden Age. Joseph of Baghdad was also known for translating and commenting on Greek texts, blending diverse scientific traditions. His efforts fostered advances in medicine and understanding of the natural world, influencing later scholars across the Islamic world and beyond.