Category Archives: Philosophy

On infinity

Posted on November 25, 2016 by admin

Similarities between al-Kindī and David Hilbert On infinity Al-Kindī aimed at a mathematical contradiction in the heart of the Aristotelian issue of actual infinity. In other words, actual infinity is self-canceling, and the only thing left is infinity on the potential … Continue reading →

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Natural Philosophy

Posted on November 25, 2016 by admin

Al-Kindī’s Natural Philosophy The simultaneous existence of matter, motion, and time Al-Kindī proved the impossibility of the existence of an actual infinite body by asserting that bodies are quantitative objects, and then by proving that any quantitative thing could not … Continue reading →

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On Investigation and Truth

Posted on November 25, 2016 by admin

Quotes on Truth “We ought not be embarrassed to appreciate the truth and obtain it wherever it comes from, even if it comes from races distant and nations different from us. Nothing should be dearer to the seeker of truth … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on October 13, 2014 by admin

Welcome to the website of Professor Mashhad Al-Allaf د.مشهد العلاف  

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