Ibn Ṭufayl

Ibn Tufayl was an Andalusian polymath known for his contributions to philosophy, medicine, and poetry. He served as a court physician and advisor in the Almohad Caliphate. His most famous work, "Hayy ibn Yaqzan," is a philosophical novel that explores themes of isolation, self-discovery, and the relationship between reason and revelation. This narrative, often considered a precursor to the European Enlightenment, delves into the story of a self-taught man who reaches profound insights through pe...See more