Yes, without the preservation of the Islamic Golden Age scholars all of the Athenian writing would have been lost and thus the entire concept of democratic theory would have been wiped clean from the face of the earth. Aristotle, Plato and Marcus Aurelius would be nothing other than busts across Italy to us here today.
Ancient knowledge was primarily preserved by various groups throughout history, including scholars, monks, and scribes in religious institutions, such as monasteries and libraries. The Greeks and Romans contributed to the preservation of knowledge through their writings and teachings, while the Islamic Golden Age saw Muslim scholars translating and expanding upon ancient texts. Additionally, indigenous cultures maintained oral traditions that passed down knowledge through generations.
their translation of ancient Greek writings preserved ancient knowledge
Muslim Scholars translated Greek writtings into Arabic and they studied it for centries and added their own ideas later Arabic versions were translated into Latin which was read in Europe.
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Ancient Roman knowledge was preserved. Ancient Greek knowledge was preserved. Non-Muslim historical information was preserved
Initially it was mainly the Alexandrian scholars, then during the Dark Ages, mainly the Muslim scholars.
The commercial revolution and increase in trade = More wealth in Europe and more contact with other civilizations = Discovery of ancient manuscripts that had been preserved by Muslim and Jewish scholars = A renewed interest in learning
Muslim scholars passed on their knowledge to their children and the next generations thus. But mainly they preserved their writings and books in the form of great libraries. They translated the work of various teachers and wrote new books with the advancement in time.
their translation of ancient Greek writings preserved ancient knowledge
While the Greek and Roman sources of knowledge were forgotten (either actively or passively) in Christian Europe, Muslim leaders gathered them in Baghdad and Cordoba and translated them into Arabic. When European states were once again mentally ready for this information, they were able to acquire it effortlessly from the Muslims who had held onto it in the interim.
Muslim scholars in the Abbasid Caliphate translated the works of Plato and Aristotle from Greek into Arabic. They preserved the writings by translating, studying, and commenting on them, recognizing their value for philosophy and science. These translations were later reintroduced to Western Europe during the Renaissance, contributing to the revival of classical knowledge.
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The Muslim scholars formulated trade and economic rules and provided guidance in the field of trade and economics.
circulation in the west in Latin translation of many ancient philosophical and scientific works previously saved by Muslim Scholars
The Muslim world preserved more ancient knowledge due to several factors. One, Islamic societies placed a strong emphasis on education and learning, leading to the establishment of universities and libraries. Two, the translation movement, which involved translating Greek, Persian, and Indian manuscripts into Arabic, facilitated the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. Three, Muslim scholars actively engaged in scientific, philosophical, and mathematical pursuits, building upon and preserving the knowledge of previous civilizations.
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