IBN SINA: THE MULTIFACETED ENCYCLOPEDIST OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the life and contribution of the outstanding encyclopaedist and ancient physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna). The author emphasizes his extensive knowledge in various fields of science, from medicine to philosophy, astronomy and mathematics. The article discusses the classification of sciences proposed by Ibn Sina, as well as the influence of his ideas on the development of subsequent generations of scientists.