Ibn Tufayl

Ibn Tufayl (1110–1185) was a Spanish philosopher, physician and writer.

Also recorded as Abu Jaafar Ebn Tophail.

Overview

Born at Guadix in 1110, died at Marrakech in 1185.

In detail

training under Abu’l-Hasan is recorded. Nur ad-Din al-Bitruji and Averroes are recorded as having studied under Ibn Tufayl. the recorded working language is Arabic.

The field of work recorded is poet, philosophy and medicine.

Residence is recorded at Seville. Positions recorded include vizier.

Works named in the authority record are Hayy ibn Yaqdhan.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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“Ibn Tufayl”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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