Al-Kindi
OriginIraq
Era801
SchoolIslamic
About Al-Kindi
The first philosopher of the Islamic golden age. Directed the translation of Greek philosophy into Arabic. Penned around 270 works, from optics to the consolation of grief. Held that truth should be welcomed from any source. Argued philosophy and revelation are compatible paths to one truth. His treatise on frequency analysis founded cryptology.
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