Isḥāq ibn Ḥunayn

Isḥāq b. Ḥunayn was a distinguished translator, physician, and scientist. He played a crucial role in the transmission of Greek philosophical and scientific texts to the Arabic-speaking world, significantly contributing to the Islamic Golden Age. Fluent in Greek and Arabic, he translated pivotal works of Hippocrates, Galen, Plato, and Aristotle. His translations were not mere linguistic transfers but involved critical interpretations and commentaries, enriching the intellectual landscape of his ...See more