Golden Age of Arabic Science
Objectives
- To discover the key features of the Golden Age of Arabic Science.
- To highlight the contributions of the great scholars of this age to human knowledge.
- To consider the impact of the Dar Al Hikma and Bayt Al Hikma libraries on society.
Key Concepts
- Learning
- Knowledge
Module overview
Third Culture refers to authors who bridge the gap between Science and Literature. One of the great periods of learning in human history was in Baghdad during the height of the Abassid Dynasty a thousand years ago. The Dar Al Hikma and Bayt Al Hikma libraries rivalled the great Library of Alexandria. These were great centers of learning with scholars from around the world.
Drawing primarily on Greek, but also Syriac, Indian and Persian texts, these scholars accumulated a great collection of world knowledge, and built on it through their own discoveries. By the middle of the ninth century, the House of Wisdom had the largest selection of books in the world.
This module considers the impact of the Golden Age of Arabic Science on the advancement of human learning and how the scholars of these great libraries made many remarkable original contributions to diverse fields.
Details
Skills
Critical Thinking
Citizenship & Stewardship 
Big Picture Thinking
Creativity & Imagination 
Independent learning
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