Ibn Tufail

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ibn Tufail born?Circa 1105 AD
2. Where was Ibn Tufail born?Wadi Ash, Al-Andalus (modern Spain)
3. What is the career?Physician and advisor to Almohad Caliphs
4. Who was Ibn Tufail?He was a smart thinker from the 12th century in Al-Andalus, a doctor who also loved philosophy, science, and writing.
5. What is the story of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan?It tells about a boy named Hayy who grows up alone on an island, learning about the world by himself and discovering big ideas about life and God.

Polymath: An individual whose knowledge spans a significant number of subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge.
Allegory: A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Epistemology: The branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope.