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al-Farabi (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

Encyclopedia Article

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on al-Farabi, used here for its biographical dates, treatise list, and account of his standing as 'the second master' after Aristotle.

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Publisher
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
URL
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/al-farabi/
Source Type
Encyclopedia
Reliability Tier
1
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al-Farabi (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
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Claims Backed By This Source (13 claims)

This source backs 13 claims across the atlas. As facts: 9 well-attested. Plus 4 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

Disposition By Topic

  • Philosophers, 8 claims: 4 well-attested, 4 general references.
  • Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.

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