Lecture 5: The Islamic Renaissance I. Introduction II. Origins of Islam III. The Preservation of Classical Culture III. Islamic Creativity--The Big Three A. The Scientist--Avicenna (980-1037) B. The Philosopher--Averroes (1126-1198) C. The Historian--Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406)

10th century mosque of Cordoba

Expansion of Islam

Lecture 5: The Islamic Renaissance I. Introduction II. Origins of Islam III. The Preservation of Classical Culture III. Islamic Creativity--The Big Three A. The Scientist--Avicenna (980-1037) B. The Philosopher--Averroes (1126-1198) C. The Historian--Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406)

Lecture 5: The Islamic Renaissance I. Introduction II. Origins of Islam III. The Preservation of Classical Culture III. Islamic Creativity--The Big Three A. The Scientist--Avicenna (980-1037) B. The Philosopher--Averroes (1126-1198) C. The Historian--Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406)