Classical Arabic texts more frequently ridicule the learned than disparage common folk. That indicates high intellectual-cultural development. … Read the post ridiculing the learned measures intellectual development
Early 12th-century physician-philosopher Petrus Alfonsi described love and sharing in scholarly practice. Medical patients and Jews didn’t feel that love. … Read the post Petrus Alfonsi on love and sharing knowledge
Whether the pen is mightier than the sword becomes ambiguous among literary writers competing vigorously to impress with literary sophistication. … Read the post literary economics of pen mightier than sword and pen
Counting sheep for falling asleep has long been a widely recognized practice. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try counting sheep. That’s good science. … Read the post ancient origin of counting sheep to fall asleep
In the 11th century, the eminent physicians ibn Butlān and ibn Ridwān viciously disputed the question “which is warmer, the chick or the chicken?” … Read the post ibn Butlān and ibn Ridwān in vicious intellectual competition