Ibn al-Nafis

Theologus Autodidactus, written by the Arabian polymath Ibn al-Nafis (1213–1288), is an early example of proto-science fiction. It deals with various science fiction elements such as spontaneous generation, futurology, and the end of the world and doomsday. Rather than giving supernatural or mythological explanations for these events, Ibn al-Nafis attempted to explain these plot elements using the scientific knowledge of biology, astronomy, cosmology

questions aided in the treatment of disease, as well as in all areas of science. Up until the mid 15th century, scholars believed that blood traveled from the right side of the heart to the left through the septum. It was not until a physician, Ib n al-Nafis, made careful observations and noted that blood could not pass through

Born in 980 A.D., during the eleventh century in Uzbekistan, philosopher-physician Ibn Sina also known as Avicenna in Europe, wrote a comprehensive medical encyclopedia called the Canon of Medicine. The Canon of Medicine is considered as one of the most famous books in the history of medicine. The Persian physician was a paramount figure in the history of Islamic medicine for he was best known for his advancements and contributes to other Greek physicians’ philosophy and medical theories. His work

In the book The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, there are many important themes that describe what the book is about. Some of the themes were survival depending on being dedicated to others not one’s self, people being defined by the choices they make, and also that love can drive people to go beyond their limits. These themes are only a few of many that help drive the plot in this book. One of the major themes from The 5th Wave is that survival depends on being dedicated to others, not one’s self. To

More medical discoveries and advances are occurring every day. Medical treatments and understanding of the human anatomy have come a long way. Though if it weren’t for certain Anatomists, we may have not have had the right comprehension of the human body which could have led to errors in surgery and more deaths while treating patients. The Renaissance period was a time where Anatomists searched for clearer understanding of the human body. During the Renaissance period, Anatomists questioning and

Throughout the novel, Lord Of The Flies, by William Golding, there are multiple objects through the novel that have a large impact on the group of boys. Some objects or materials are brought into the book that might help them in a specific way, or even influence the killing of some boys, but none of them had been an influence for as long as the conch shell was. Objects came and went throughout the novel, but the conch really stuck to the boys on the island, influencing them from beginning to end

The Works of William Harvey SYNOPSIS William Harvey was a distinguished physician of the seventeenth century. Harvey was educated by some of the great scientists of his time and was highly knowledgeable of the scientist theories preceding his time. Harvey was greatly intrigued by the views of the ancient Aristotle and developed a number of his own ideas based on Aristotle’s theories. It was from Aristotle’s theory of the primacy of blood that allowed Harvey to make breakthroughs about

     When a group of children become stranded on a deserted island, the rules of society no longer apply to them. Without the supervision of their parents or of the law, the primitive nature of the boys surfaces. Consequently, the boys live without luxury that could have been obtained had they maintained a society on the island. Instead, these young boys take advantage of their freedom, and life as they knew it deteriorates. Lord of the Flies is influenced by the author's

Response to question 1: Ibn Tufayl writes of Hayy ibn Yaqzan’s experiences starting with his birth. Tufayl presents two different accounts about the origin of his hero, Hayy. The first account was that Hayy was born on an uninhabited island, not from parents but, rather, from clay fermentation. The author emphasizes the importance of the island’s perfect geographic location and climate in order to support the possibility of spontaneous human generation without the need for a mother and father

The Fifth Wave The Fifth Wave, a novel by Rick Yancey, tells the story of Cassie Sullivan as she tries to survive and save her brother from aliens who attacked Earth in five different waves, trying to destroy the human race. Plot After the 1st wave, only darkness remains (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). After the 2nd, only the lucky escape (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one (Yancey,