Islam and Science, Past and Present
FEBRUARY 18, 2010 THURSDAY AT 3PM CT

 
 
What do algebra, algorithms, and eyeglasses have in common? All of them were developed by medieval Muslims. The Islamic empire was once at the forefront of scientific development. What caused the decline in modern times, and what have we overlooked? Can science be a place for interfaith dialogues?

Guest
  • George Saliba, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Science, Columbia University
  • Ehasan Masood, author of Science & Islam: A History
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