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Science and rationalism in medieval Islam

By: Jim Al-Khalili   May 8, 2016
An illustration from al-Biruni's astronomical works, explains the different phases of the moon.

British Humanist Association (BHA) President, physicist and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili gave the 2014 Voltaire Lecture at Conway Hall, London, on the theme of 'Lessons from the past: Science and rationalism in medieval Islam.'

 

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