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Who were the key contributors to the Graeco-Arabic translation movement in Baghdad?

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The Graeco-Arabic translation movement in Baghdad was a key period during which many Greek philosophical and scientific texts were translated into Arabic. Some of the prominent contributors to this movement include:

  1. Hunayn ibn Ishaq (809–873): A Nestorian Christian scholar and physician, Hunayn was responsible for translating many works of Galen, Hippocrates, Plato, and Aristotle and had a significant influence on the transmission of Greek knowledge to the Islamic world.

  2. Al-Kindi (801–873): Known as the "Philosopher of the Arabs", he played a vital role in introducing Greek philosophy to the Arab world and actively participated in the translation efforts.

  3. Thabit ibn Qurra (836–901): A mathematician and astronomer, Thabit contributed translations of Greek works and original scientific treatises, enriching the intellectual landscape of the Islamic Golden Age.

  4. Al-Farabi (872–950): Though more known for his philosophical contributions, Al-Farabi was deeply influenced by the Greek philosophies translated during this period.

  5. Matta ibn Yunus: A translator of Aristotle's works, Matta played a crucial role in the movement, especially in the translation of logic and philosophy.

These scholars were part of the cultural renaissance in the Islamic world that preserved and expanded upon Greek knowledge, bridging the gap between ancient and modern science and philosophy.

For more detailed insight, you can refer to Dimitri Gutas's work "Greek Thought, Arabic Culture: The Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement in Baghdad and Early 'Abbasaid Society" which provides a comprehensive overview of this key intellectual movement source.

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