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Contextualizing the History of Islamic Sciences

Contextualizing the History of Islamic Sciences CONTEXTUALIZING THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES GERD GRASSHOFF Universität Bern1 During the two days of the Frankfurt Conference in honor of David King, the question was repeatedly raised as to whether the history of Islamic sciences should try to integrate our knowledge of the historical and cultural context in which these sciences flour- ished. Could-or should-there be a context for the history of Islamic sciences? The Conference ended with a panel, in which this question was specifically discussed with the aim of stimulating a response also from the participating specialists. The following text is an edited transcription of this panel discussion. A few passages have been shortened, while some others had to be clarified and extended. In all other respects, the printed text was allowed to retain the lively spirit of discussion. 1. Introduction Grasshoff. I do not intend to follow the assigned role of a modera- tor, because I know my distinguished panel participants. Being a moderator assumes that there is a difference of opinions. I do not anticipate that. So I take the role of a provocateur and change the game. Since I know what the panelists will say from reading their papers beforehand, I will http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Early Science and Medicine Brill

Contextualizing the History of Islamic Sciences

Grasshoff, Gerd
Early Science and Medicine , Volume 7 (3): 300 – Jan 1, 2002
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Brill
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© 2002 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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1383-7427
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1573-3823
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10.1163/157338202X00207
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CONTEXTUALIZING THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES GERD GRASSHOFF Universität Bern1 During the two days of the Frankfurt Conference in honor of David King, the question was repeatedly raised as to whether the history of Islamic sciences should try to integrate our knowledge of the historical and cultural context in which these sciences flour- ished. Could-or should-there be a context for the history of Islamic sciences? The Conference ended with a panel, in which this question was specifically discussed with the aim of stimulating a response also from the participating specialists. The following text is an edited transcription of this panel discussion. A few passages have been shortened, while some others had to be clarified and extended. In all other respects, the printed text was allowed to retain the lively spirit of discussion. 1. Introduction Grasshoff. I do not intend to follow the assigned role of a modera- tor, because I know my distinguished panel participants. Being a moderator assumes that there is a difference of opinions. I do not anticipate that. So I take the role of a provocateur and change the game. Since I know what the panelists will say from reading their papers beforehand, I will

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