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The Islamic Empire was the center of many great advances in the areas of mathematics, science, philosophy, physics, geography, and medicine. We've listed some of the most famous Islamic scholars and scientists here: Al-Haytham by Unknown Al-Haytham (945-1040 CE) - Al-Haytham (also known as Alhazen) was one of the world's first theoretical physicists. He made contributions in many areas including optics, astronomy, and mathematics. He also described ways of performing experiments and helped to develop the scientific method. Perhaps his most important work was in the area of optics. His series of papers on optics, called The Book of Optics, influenced future western scientists including Roger Bacon, Leonardo da Vinci, and Johann Kepler. Al-Khwarizmi …show more content…

His westernized name "Algoritmi" became the word used for the mathematical term "algorithm." Al-Kindi (801-873 CE) - Al-Kindi was an Arab philosopher who studied the works of the Greek scientist and philosopher Aristotle. He wrote many works of his own and is often called the "Father of Arab Philosophy." In addition to philosophy, Al-Kindi studied mathematics, music, and medicine. Al-Zahrawi by Unknown Al-Nafis (1213-1288 CE) - Al-Nafis was a physician who is mostly known for his work in describing pulmonary circulation. He explained how blood flows from the right side of the heart, then to the lungs (to pick up oxygen), and then back to the left side of the heart. Al-Razi (854-925 CE) - Al-Razi was one of the most influential doctors of the Middle Ages. He recorded many of his medical observations in several books that were later used as textbooks in many western medicine schools. His discoveries included observations on how to distinguish different diseases from each

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