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A Life in Letters

Al-Farabi

Philosophy

Al-Farabi
Philosophy
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A Muslim philosopher from the Islamic Golden Age, born in present-day Kazakhstan but strongly connected to the African continent through his studies and work in Egypt.

"The pen is always a lantern."

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