Averros and Averossism was a book written by E.Renan when he was in Columbus in October 1948. He narrated that one of the resources which led him to assume the existence of the “new world” was the work of Ibnu Rushd. It was during the 12th century.
Muslim geographers were inspired by the Qur’an which they knew that the earth was spheric. Contrast with the western geographers who they believe that the earth was flat, for example the John Draper.
Caliph al-Ma’moon estimated the earth to be 2400 miles, a very close figure to one who estimates scientifically in most modern means today. However, the statement of Caliph al-Ma’moon was maid in the 9th century. He was the one who ordered the drawing of a large map of the world.
10th century, some of the Muslims geographers were excelled, especially al-Mas’udi. His work has been declared as the best arrangement in geographical order of an encyclopedia. George Sarton also has described him as one of the greatest geographers of all time.
Abdul Lateef (12th century) was the one who produced one of the most important to geographical works in the middle Ages. Sarton also appreciate his work.
Al-Idrisi, a Muslim geographer wrote book in the 12th century. He quotes that the earth is round like a sphere. He also stated that the water was stick firmly through a natural equilibrium.
In addition to that, Abul-Hassan al-Marakishi had produced works which contained among other data coordinates of 130 places. Sarton quote on Al-Marakishi, he said that no medieval writer has taken equal pains to explain the scientific method and instrument.
Muslim geographers were inspired by the Qur’an which they knew that the earth was spheric. Contrast with the western geographers who they believe that the earth was flat, for example the John Draper.
Caliph al-Ma’moon estimated the earth to be 2400 miles, a very close figure to one who estimates scientifically in most modern means today. However, the statement of Caliph al-Ma’moon was maid in the 9th century. He was the one who ordered the drawing of a large map of the world.
10th century, some of the Muslims geographers were excelled, especially al-Mas’udi. His work has been declared as the best arrangement in geographical order of an encyclopedia. George Sarton also has described him as one of the greatest geographers of all time.
Abdul Lateef (12th century) was the one who produced one of the most important to geographical works in the middle Ages. Sarton also appreciate his work.
Al-Idrisi, a Muslim geographer wrote book in the 12th century. He quotes that the earth is round like a sphere. He also stated that the water was stick firmly through a natural equilibrium.
In addition to that, Abul-Hassan al-Marakishi had produced works which contained among other data coordinates of 130 places. Sarton quote on Al-Marakishi, he said that no medieval writer has taken equal pains to explain the scientific method and instrument.
