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  1. Islamic Philosophy

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    Historical Context and Transmission
    The foundational period of Islamic philosophy coincides with the Abbasid Caliphate's intellectual flourishing, particularly during the "Golden Age" centered in Baghdad. The systematic translation of Greek texts—including the works of Plato, Aristotle, Galen, and Ptolemy—into Arabic, spearheaded by the House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma), was crucial.
    The translation movement, peaking in the 9th and 10th centuries, was often driven by patronage, though some scholars suggest the translation…