Ibn Sina (Avicenna) is regarded as the most influential philosopher of Islam. He pioneered the science of experimental medicine and was the first physician to conduct clinical trials. His two most notable works in medicine are the Kitāb al-shifāʾ ("Book of Healing") and The Canon of Medicine, both of which were used as standard medicinal texts in both the Muslim world and in Europe well into the 17th century. Amongst his many contributions are the discovery of the contagious nature of infectious diseases, and the introduction of clinical pharmacology. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was most influential in Islamic philosophy? ANS1 Ibn Sina QSN2 What method did Ibn Sina introduce? ANS2 clinical trials QSN3 What does Kitab al-shifa mean? ANS3 Book of Healing QSN4 The Kitab al-shifa and The Canon of Medicine are considered what? ANS4 standard medicinal texts QSN5 What characteristic did Ibn Sina find out about infectious diseases? ANS5 contagious