One of the common definitions for "Islamic philosophy" is "the style of philosophy produced within the framework of Islamic culture." Islamic philosophy, in this definition is neither necessarily concerned with religious issues, nor is exclusively produced by Muslims. The Persian scholar Ibn Sina (Avicenna) (980–1037) had more than 450 books attributed to him. His writings were concerned with various subjects, most notably philosophy and medicine. His medical textbook The Canon of Medicine was used as the standard text in European universities for centuries. He also wrote The Book of Healing, an influential scientific and philosophical encyclopedia. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the life span of Ibn Sina? ANS1 980–1037 QSN2 How many books were said to have been written by Ibn Sina? ANS2 450 QSN3 What subjects did Ibn Sina mainly write about? ANS3 philosophy and medicine QSN4 What medical book is Ibn Sina most noted for in European universities? ANS4 The Canon of Medicine QSN5 What philosophical encyclopedia is Ibn Sina known for writing? ANS5 The Book of Healing